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www.newedinburgh.ca Changing Landscape, Crichton St. 2010 Sketch by Martha Markowsky New Edinburgh Community Alliance Candidates’ Forum in Rockcliffe, Oct 14 Public Will Hear from Mayoral and Local Ward Hopefuls GENERAL MEETING By David Sacks The decision to cap the number erator of the proceedings will In advance of the Ottawa of speakers has seemed abso- be Chantal Marchese, presi- Wednesday, October 20, 7 pm municipal elections on lutely essential for the efficient dent of Lindenlea’s community October 25, a public forum— working of the forum and as a association. St. Bartholomew’s Church presenting some of the candi- courtesy to the audience. The evening will be divided dates for mayor and for local The forum will not be a into two sessions: mayoral and Special Meeting to vote on proposed changes ward Councillor—will be held debate. Candidates will ward. For a more detailed to the NECA Bylaws. on Thursday, Oct. 14, at 7 address the audience but not schedule of speakers, please pm, in Queen Juliana Hall at each other. Each speaker will check the New Edinburgh All New Edinburgh residents welcome. Rockcliffe Park Public School, be given a time limit, perhaps website, www.newedinburgh. 350 Buena Vista Road. The 12 minutes, in which to make a ca, closer to the event date. event is being sponsored by short presentation and answer This is our chance to hear a coalition of the Rockcliffe questions; these will include from our candidates and get a Park, Manor Park, and questions from the audience “score card” on the players. A Lindenlea community asso- as well as a few set questions large turnout is expected, so ciations, alongside our own provided to each candidate in please plan to arrive in good New Edinburgh Community advance. The bilingual mod- time! Alliance (NECA). Three candidates for mayor and approximately six candi- MacKay United Church dates for Rideau-Rockcliffe Councillor are expected to Manse Project Update speak. The mayoral candidates By the MacKay Manse Team that a wider proposal call be expected at the forum are Clive Following meetings held undertaken during the autumn Doucet, Larry O’Brien, and with the NECA Heritage and in order to expand the range Jim Watson. (Andrew Haydon Development Committee and of creative alternatives for the declined due to a scheduling the surrounding neighbourhood site. The goal is to arrive at conflict.) residents in June, the MacKay a proposal that satisfies the The forum’s expected United Manse Team has con- church’s objectives and which Rideau-Rockcliffe candidates tinued its efforts to promote also addresses neighbourhood are Corry Burke, Peter Clark, responsible development of the and immediate neighbours’ Harley Collison, Rawlson manse site beside the church. interests. King, Sheila Perry, and Bruce Discussions were held with The immediate neighbours In this issue... Poulin. (Also invited: Richard two different developers. Both and the New Edinburgh Heritage Heritage & Development ...... Page 3 Cannings, who at press time have substantial experience and Development Committee Farewell to Councillor Legendre ...... Page 5 had not yet replied.) and a proven track record in will be kept informed of chang- Welcome to the New Governor General ...... Page 7 Due to the remarkable num- undertaking projects that com- es in the situation, and a second Burgh Business Briefs ...... Page 10 bers of candidates for the two bine heritage restoration with neighbourhood meeting will be Crichton Community Council ...... Page 17 seats—20 for mayor and 10 new construction. In each case, held when a specific proposal Protecting Our Heritage - Elizabeth May ...... Page 19 for Rideau-Rockcliffe—the the financial objectives of the for the site is ready. You can Election Guide ...... Page 21 forum’s organizers have had church would potentially be find notes from the NECA and CCCC Fall Programs ...... Page 26 to limit the forum speakers’ met, but the church’s qualita- neighbourhood meetings in Lumière Festival 2010 ...... Page 28 invitations to those candidates tive and neighbourhood-related June on the MacKay United For the Birds ...... Page 36 whose campaigns have shown goals less so. Accordingly, the Website: www.mackayunited- reasonable chance of success. Manse Team is recommending church.com. Page 2 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2010 NECA board has taken a stand this month for mayor and alongside the citywide coali- ward Councillor, insofar as tion Friends of Lansdowne some candidates have come NECA President Park (www.friendsoflandsd- out publicly against the present ownepark.ca) in opposition to Lansdowne plan. In our choice the existing development plan. of mayor, as well as of ward Joan Mason Furthermore, one way in Councillor, we need to send a which we all can express our strong message to the City in Reports opposition is in our choices this election. Please vote.

I am delighted to be the newly hear that individual fences will burgh.ca is nearing its com- elected NECA president, soon be installed along those pletion. We are moving to a Congratulations to and have found the first few Stanley Avenue properties that Drupal-based system, which months to be a time of great back on the park, to the mutual will allow faster information BRICK Award Winners! activity and enjoyment. Living satisfaction of residents and updates. We are adding a fea- One of the highlights of last cedar shingles, handmade cop- in New Edinburgh can have the NCC. ture which will allow NECA or June’s NECA AGM was the per vents, wood crown mould- its challenges, but the rewards NECA’s Friends of the Park other users to conduct polls via inaugural ceremony for the ings, and reclaimed brick. outweigh them mightily, and I Committee has done a “park the website. Also, Facebook B.R.I.C.K. awards, also known The award in the cat- think we all know that. Ours is assessment” with City staff, and Twitter are now included. as the Burgh Renovation, egory “Additions & New a remarkable community. pointing out areas that need Our sincere thanks to interim Improvement, and Construction Construction” was won by This month our ward residents City attention, such as the ten- Webmaster Cindy Parkanyi Kudos awards. The BRICK is Patrice Corriveau & Agnès will elect a new Councillor, nis courts, the river wall, and and to NECA’s new-media our community’s unique way Chaudron of 137 Crichton and the NECA board has taken the problem of puddles on the maestro Keenan Wellar for of acknowledging sympathetic Street. The citation acknowl- this very seriously. During walkways. There will be a fall working with website designer projects that add to the appear- edges the well-designed two- late summer, we invited all cleanup on Saturday, Oct. 2, 10 Michael Brown on this long ance and character of the neigh- storey addition. In natural ward candidates to hour-long am to 1pm with staging at the overdue project. bourhood. wood, it is finely-detailed, individual interviews. We also Fieldhouse. Note: We apologize for the Candidate projects, com- distinctive, and complements asked them to answer a ques- Our Traffic Committee is website being down frequently pleted during the preceding the character of the original tionnaire about their interest in continuing the petition to have over the summer: This was due year, were drawn from across Victorian building. and knowledge of built-heri- the speed limit reduced to 40 entirely to our host server’s New Edinburgh and ranged The third award, identified as tage issues. (For the question- kph on certain streets. Please own difficulties. Currently, we from porches and garages to the “Special BRICK Award”, naire results, please visit www. contact board member Roslyn are changing our subscription large new additions. Final celebrated the fine projects that newedinburgh.ca.) Butler if you can help circu- to a new server. selection was made by the have enhanced our community NECA held eight such inter- late the petition. Our thanks to All NECA meetings New Edinburgh Heritage & in recent years before we intro- views, and as a result a major- resident (and ward candidate this fall will be held in Development Committee. duced the BRICK. The win- ity of the board concluded Corry Burke, who took around St. Bartholomew’s Church Each winner received an ner was Gail McEachern of that one candidate was out- the petition while knocking on Hall, at 125 MacKay Street, impressive framed certificate, 48 Crichton Street. The cita- standing. Please see the “Ward doors in New Edinburgh. and we wish to thank them for a $100 gift certificate for a tion notes this project involved Candidates” article on Page 21 NECA’s Heritage and their generosity. local business of their choice careful renovation of the unique in our Election Guide pull-out. Development Committee has As a final note: The and, of course, a genuine original dwelling and sensitive In Stanley Park, the sec- produced a very fine Heritage Lansdowne Park issue is of antique brick, complete with an conversion of the garage into tion under management of the Walking Trail brochure, which great concern to NECA, as engraved plaque. The award an addition. The end-result National Capital Commission we will distribute to every being an alarming model of ceremony itself was great fun, respects the character of the (NCC) has been restored and household in New Edinburgh. what might as easily happen in with an enthusiastic audience, original building and enhances (in the main) improved, and We thank local businesses and New Edinburgh or any other the long walk up to receive the the local streetscape. we applaud both the work done the City for contributing funds neighbourhood. Particularly prizes, the speeches, and even With the success of the 2010 and the patience of those resi- to help address NECA’s pro- worrisome is the disregard a paparazzo – photos of the BRICK awards, we look for- dents who managed to navi- duction costs. shown for built heritage, in ceremony have been published ward to seeing this established gate the snow-fencing all sum- New Edinburgh’s redesigned both the plan and the deci- on the community website. as an annual event. Changes mer. Also, we are pleased to website at www.newedin- sion process. Consequently the The award in the category in the timing of the NECA “Renovation & Restoration” AGM – the next one will not was won by Joanne and Guy be until the fall of 2011 – mean Legault of 87 Union Street. we shall have a slightly lon- Your NECA Representatives 2010-2011 The citation notes the major ger qualifying period, with the Sarah Anson-Cartwright 745-4194 [email protected] Environment restoration work undertaken deadline for nominations not on the roof, walls, and porch, Roslyn Butler 746-8037 [email protected] Traffic Calming/Secretary until September. Full details with modern materials being of the 2011 competition will be Gemma Kerr 745-7928 [email protected] Membership replaced where feasible by Michael Larrass 744-0304 [email protected] published early next year. Joan Mason 842-8693 [email protected] NECA MEETINGS: Paul McConnell 746-4901 [email protected] Heritage & Development David Sacks 740-0650 [email protected] Past President All Welcome Ernie Smith 744-8191 [email protected] NECA meets ten times a year, traditionally on the third Monday of Jim Watson 745-7928 [email protected] Treasurer each month at 7:30 pm. No meetings in July, August, or December. Keenan Wellar 680-0465 [email protected] Website Carlo Zambri 744-0773 [email protected] Our October and November board meetings will be held at St. Bartholomew’s Church at 125 MacKay Street, by kind per- Ex officio: mission of the church board and warden. Also, NECA will hold Susan Ashbrook 745-2742 [email protected] CCCC Program Co-ord a special General Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 20, at 7 pm, at Vickie Brennan 744-4345 [email protected] Friends of the Park St. Bartholomew’s, for the purpose of asking members to vote on certain proposed changes to NECA’s By-law. Jill Hardy 746-1323 Fieldhouse Rentals Michael Histed 741-1660 [email protected] Neighbourhood Watch Thus our next meetings, all to be held at St. Bartholomew’s, are: Jacques Legendre 580-2483 [email protected] City Councillor Board meeting: Monday, Oct. 18th, 7:30 pm Cathy McConkey 746-0303 [email protected] Crichton Community Council Special General Meeting: Wednesday, Oct. 20th, 7 pm Cindy Parkanyi 745-8734 [email protected] New Edinburgh News Board meeting: Monday, Nov. 15th, 7:30 pm Johan Rudnik 749-2811 [email protected] CCCC President NECA board meetings and general meetings are open to all New Brian Torrie 747-7951 [email protected] Crichton Community Council Edinburgh residents. October 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 3 a grant from the City of Ottawa, a contribution by an informal group known as Friends of New Edinburgh Heritage, and sponsorship by ten local busi- nesses: Books on Beechwood, Clocktower Brew Pub, Dale Smith Gallery, Epicuria, Fraser Café, Lester’s, New Edinburgh B&B, New Edinburgh Pharmacy, New What’s New with Heritage? Edinburgh Pub, and the Paul McConnell, Sconewitch. Co-Chair, NE Heritage & The heritage brochure is Development Committee already proudly on display New Edinburgh is one of the at the Rideau Hall Visitor most historic parts of Ottawa. Centre, and will be distributed As its current residents, we throughout the neighbourhood have a shared responsibility to and beyond. protect and promote its special A New Heritage Property? character so that this heritage Photo: Louise Imbeault resource can be enjoyed by Publication of the brochure At the Heritage Plaque: (l to r) Louise Imbeault, Katherine us and by subsequent genera- almost got derailed by the Arkay, Lee Farmer, Paul McConnell, Anne-Sophie Belzile tions. emergence of a potential new and the Lee-Farmer children. addition to the list of designated While each part of New bourhood. If you have a candi- gual plaques to publicize the Edinburgh has its treasures, heritage properties – 22 Rideau Terrace, at Noel. In July, this date for such an article, please existence of the Heritage there is one large section – let us know. Conservation District. bound by Sussex, MacKay, detached, red brick dwelling Dufferin and Stanley – that was simultaneously the subject New Heritage Plaques These plaques are located has been specifically recog- of an application by City staff Just in time for the 10th anni- at the corner of Stanley and nized because of its signifi- for heritage designation, and an versary celebrations, we are Thomas, and at Stanley and cant number of historic houses, application by a developer for pleased to announce that the Dufferin. We encourage you to churches, other structures, its its demolition and replacement City has installed two bilin- seek them out. back lanes, plus impressive by a large, modern, rectangu- “streetscapes”. Through the lar apartment building. NECA determined collaborative effort and neighbours supported the of residents and City staff, this heritage designation, and City area became officially des- Council voted overwhelmingly ignated by the City and the in favour of it. Province as a formal Heritage The building merits recogni- Conservation District (HCD), tion for both its architectural conferring special protection ed walking trail. It connects value as a good example of upon it. together all 17 of the individu- Edwardian Classicism, and its This heritage designation ally-designated heritage build- historical value for its associa- was awarded in 2001, which ings in the neighbourhood, 16 tion with Lawrence J. Burpee, means we shall have an excuse of which are located within a multi-talented public ser- to celebrate the 10th anniver- the HCD. Some readers may vant who lived at the house sary of the HCD throughout remember an earlier version of from its construction in 1908 2011. A series of activities is the trail was published in the until his death in 1946. We are anticipated, with details to be NEN two years ago. It has now delighted that his granddaugh- announced in upcoming issues been amended and reformat- ter, Sheila Burpee Duncan, of NEN. ted as a more convenient and has contributed to this issue durable brochure, available in of NEN an excellent account New Heritage Walking Trail English and in French. of his many accomplishments. Meanwhile, NECA has already Preparation of the brochure Unfortunately, there has been a started preparing the ground was a major undertaking formal objection to Council’s by publishing an illustrated involving several wonderfully decision to designate, so now brochure that highlights New competent volunteers, and I’m we must await the outcome Edinburgh’s heritage creden- delighted to acknowledge them of a hearing of the provincial tials by means of a self-guid- here. The photographs were Conservation Review Board. taken by Louise Imbeault, the We are optimistic that the her- fine ink sketches were drawn itage designation will stand, by John Farmer, and the two and look forward to adding 22 maps were prepared by Clare Rideau Terrace to the walking Robertson. Translation was trail. undertaken by Anne-Sophie The article about Lawrence Belzile, production was coor- J. Burpee, and another one dinated by Cindy Parkanyi, in April’s NEN about Robert and Katherine Arkay worked James Curry, whose farm on sponsorship, distribution, house still stands at 20 Rideau and a whole lot more. Terrace, are fascinating exam- The actual cost of printing was ples of how history can be covered by funds from NECA, brought alive in this neigh- Interested in local Heritage & Development? We always have too many ideas and projects on the go, too much work for too few hands and heads. We’d be happy to Nov 10 hear from people who would like to get involved in some way, or who might be interested in becoming a member of the NE Heritage & Development Committee. We invite you to contact us at [email protected]. Page 4 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2010 fiscal-year dates would have the long-term effect of mov- NECA Special General Meeting October 20 ing NECA’s AGM from late spring to the fall. Traditionally By David Sacks NECA’s fiscal year runs from to have its financial accounts cally elaborate. the AGM in June has been a The New Edinburgh May 1 to April 30. The pro- professionally examined annu- NECA’s By-law is posted on function of NECA’s fiscal year Community Alliance (NECA) posed change—for which ally. Aspects of this section— the New Edinburgh website: having ended previously, on will hold a special general meet- a majority vote of meeting particularly the requirement www.newedinburgh.ca. Any April 30. With the fiscal-year ing on Wednesday, October 20, members is required—would that accounts be “audited by change to the By-law requires end shifting to June 30, the at 7 pm, at St. Bartholomew’s change the fiscal year so as two persons” (including the a majority vote at a general practical date for the AGM Church, 125 MacKay Street. to run from July 1 to June 30, specialized term “audit”)— meeting, with a quorum of at would shift to October or pos- All NECA members are invit- starting in July 2011. have been pointed out by Mr. least 25 members. sibly late September, starting ed to attend, as are all com- The main purpose here Edwards as being unrealisti- If voted in, the change to the in 2011. munity members. If you wish would be to bring NECA’s fis- to vote at the meeting, you will cal year exactly into line with need to be a New Edinburgh the July 1 to June 30 fiscal year resident who is enrolled as a used by the New Edinburgh NECA member. Enrollment is News (NEN), of which NECA free and will be available at is the owner and publisher. the door. On the formal advice of char- The meeting, planned to take tered accountant (and New perhaps an hour, will invite Edinburgh resident) Michael members to vote on certain Edwards, the NECA board is proposed changes to the NECA seeking this change so as to By-law—primarily item 4.4, simplify tax reporting, book- which defines NECA’s fis- keeping, and other administra- cal year; item 4.1, relating to tion for NECA and the NEN. the date of the annual gen- Secondarily, the meeting eral meeting (AGM); and item would request a vote to alter 2.3, which defines NECA’s the wording of By-law 4.5, “membership year”. Currently regarding NECA’s obligation

Heather Mathews, 2010 Friends of the Park: Summer of 2010 By Vickie Brennan You will soon see “smoke- Park under the City’s Adopt-A- This summer, we saw the free” signs posted in the chil- Park Program. Residents, staff, return of full access to the dren’s play area of the park. and friends will be participat- NCC area of the Park, and Ottawa Public Health is pro- ing. The fall cleanup will be dogs and Park regulars are moting a “Play, Live, Be, on a smaller scale than in the very pleased with the results. Tobacco Free” campaign for spring and will not include the It is even better than before. Ottawa parks with playgrounds banks of the river. Places that were formerly bush and sports fields. Members of In closing, please remember have been cleared and seeded the community contacted Joan if you are aware of disturbing providing the dogs with more Mason, who agrees this is an activities at the Park, please space to run. There has been excellent idea, and arrange- notify the Police at 613-236- an issue with weeds and work ments have been made for sig- 1222 Ext. 7300. Also, if the air was recently done to top up nage. All costs are covered by around the filtration building is the deficient soil with quality the City. smelly, call the City at 311. topsoil. A note of thanks to the Last, but not least, a Fall NCC. Park Cleanup day has been Board member Carlo Our next challenge is to get scheduled for Saturday, Zambri is looking into ways the City to step up to the plate October 2 from 10 am to 1 and means of refurbishing the and bring the City area of the pm, rain or shine. Friends of tennis courts and fence, which Park up to the standards set by the Park will be partnering with are in a terrible state. This issue NCC. A park assessment is The Edinburgh Retirement will be addressed again during scheduled for September 23rd Residence on the day of the the park assessment but we are and we are optimistic that our cleanup. The Edinburgh wants ready to proceed in alternative concerns about the conditions to have more community ways if necessary and are pres- at the Park will be resolved. involvement and adopted the ently exploring options.

www.IsmeneWood.ca October 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 5 Jacques brought together an ad hoc group, including repre- Jacques Legendre: A Councillor to Count On sentatives of the police, school By Barbara Benoit of the debate, Jacques was out- sidewalk clearing. He was the sive housing, it has the highest boards and community NGOs With this issue of the NEN, standing in following each step first elected official to call for proportion of public housing to make a strong case for the Burghers say goodbye—and of the process through its pro- a feasibility study for a down- of any municipal ward. Deeply reintroduction of the program. thank you—to the Councillor vincial, municipal and legal town transit tunnel as the only concerned with the social, CPO now has funding and who has represented his ward byways and keeping the com- truly effective way to solve the educational, recreational and staff, and a mandate to reduce so ably for the past 19 years. munity fully informed and well major bottleneck in the transit health services that make our youth crime and violence Jacques Legendre, a phys- advised. c o m m u n i t i e s against women and to develop icist by training and a for- He was a rock of good places to effective strategies tailored to mer employee of the National support not only live, Jacques specific communities. Ottawa Research Council, was drawn on the big chal- was attentive and has won awards two years run- into municipal politics in 1990 lenges, but on the active in improv- ning for its success in reducing when the then councillor of his month-by-month ing the living drug crime and prostitution in home community of Carson issues that arose standards of the Vanier and Lower Town. Grove (now part of Rideau in this ward. An less fortunate. A This is an overview: the cata- Rockcliffe ward) refused to unfailing pres- few examples: logue of Jacques’ involvement meet with the Carson Grove ence at commu- he ensured that could go on—to the imple- community association to find a nity association people with mentation of bilingual service way to save the area’s wetlands meetings, he was drug problems delivery, heritage issues, and and old-growth forest from reliable with on- were not housed his passion for improving gov- residential development. The the-spot informa- in buildings ernance at all levels of the association pushed Jacques to tion, sound in his with vulner- municipal administration. As run in the next election to oust advice and gener- able seniors; he the election draws near, his the sitting councillor (which he ous with his time sought fairness knowledge will be put to fur- did), and from then on he was in resolving prob- for renters in ther use: Radio Canada has hooked on municipal politics. lems. older buildings engaged him as its commenta- (The forest, by the way, was He was one of through adjust- tor on municipal issues for the saved, but not the wetlands.) the key players in ments to the prop- six weeks leading up to the He took an unpaid leave of getting the munic- erty tax system; election. absence from his NRC job to ipal funding that and he involved On Jacques’ watch, New serve full-time as councillor, ensured the CCCC Overbrook teens Edinburgh, Rideau Rockcliffe and resigned from the NRC a would have a in the construc- ward and the city as a whole year into his second term. perpetual inter- tion of an obsta- have all been well served. In His career in politics tra- est in the former cle course for dirt thanking Jacques, we must also versed the turbulent years Crichton School. bikes in an unde- add a word of thanks to his of municipal amalgamation, The inability of rused park after wife Yvette, who, despite pass- when he sat as both a city and the parties to come Hydro One shut ing many evenings as a single a regional councillor. to a final resolu- down a course parent while Jacques was in In his first term in office he tion of the building’s status is system, and he remains firm in they had built without permis- meetings with his constituents, succeeded in getting $9 million one of the major disappoint- his opposition to the choice of sion on land carrying high volt- has always offered him her in funding for the St-Laurent ments of his time in office. Kettle Island as an interprovin- age underground cables. wholehearted support. Complex, a community centre Transportation is one of cial bridge site. Another major achievement Jacques and Yvette, we con- on Coté Road. Initial plans for Jacques’ special interests, and Rideau-Rockcliffe is a was the establishment of Crime sider you honorary Burghers the Complex had been lan- his achievements in resolving horseshoe-shaped ward run- Prevention Ottawa. A crime- and hope that, in the intervals guishing on the city’s wish list transportation issues ran the ning around the former City of prevention unit with minimal of visiting your children and for many years, but there had gamut from tiny to immense. Vanier, from New Edinburgh funding existed pre-amalga- grandchildren, you will keep been no significant community In New Edinburgh, in addition to Overbrook. In addition to mation, but disappeared in in touch with your friends in consultation on the facilities to the Vanier Parkway issue, he some of the city’s most expen- the transition period. In 2004, the Burgh. to be included in the proj- got a casual foot track upgrad- ect. Jacques ensured that an ed to a well-drained stone- 327 ST. LAURENT BOULEVARD • 613-749-9703 • WWW.LESAINTO.COM extensive consultation process dust path to give seniors a was set up —one that included way into Stanley Park from participation by the Ottawa Crichton, and ensured that a Public Library board, because couple of metres of the munic- the St-Laurent library branch ipally-owned lot it crossed was also in need of renewal. were severed to ensure public The result was a complex that access in perpetuity. Similarly has been among the city’s most in Overbrook, he restored successful and intensely used the neighbourhood’s pedes- community developments. trian/cycle link to St-Laurent For New Edinburgh, the Shopping Centre across a defining issue of Jacques’ years Hydro One corridor. He fought in office was undeniably the for the construction of the removal of the proposed Vanier pedestrian/cyclist bridge across Offer expires October 14, 2010. Arterial extension from the city the Rideau Canal at Somerset, and regional plans and the pro- and more recently spearheaded vincial books. The extension, a proposal for a second bridge if built, would have linked across the Rideau River to link Beechwood to the Macdonald to Donald Street and establish Cartier Bridge through Stanley a valuable, low-traffic cycle Park. Eliminating the pro- route from downtown to the posal was a decades-long eastern suburbs. That proposal struggle of Byzantine propor- is now at the environmental tions (reaching back into the assessment stage. Last year, 1960s), a struggle that drew when the City was developing New Edinburgh together as a its first Pedestrian Master Plan, community, but made tremen- he fought for the year-round dous demands on everyone clearing of key pedestrian path- involved. In the last key decade ways and better standards of Page 6 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2010 the Downtown Ottawa Transit ning was halted, the theme for nace that had ceased to func- Tunnel (DOTT). Yes, it is the redevelopment was ‘sus- tion were removed. This work Ottawa City expensive but, with your fed- tainability’ and excellent pro- allowed a better opportunity to eral and provincial tax dollars, posals were advanced. I had assess the best way forward. Councillor is affordable and the DOTT is seldom seen greater communi- In March, an engineer’s report essential. Another initiative ty acceptance for such a large appeared to conclude that Jacques Legendre for the future is a safer network redevelopment project. Since the best option was complete Reports of cycle routes, especially in then, the federal government demolition and reconstruc- the city core. This, in contrast as well as the senior manage- tion rather than renovation. with the LRT and the DOTT, is ment at Canada Lands have This report has only recently Election 2010 and the media. Politicians are only to very inexpensive. It amounts, changed. You should be ask- been brought to my attention. Choices to be Made willing to be seen as the stron- for the most part, to making ing candidates how they would In the meantime, 5 months in different (and therefore diffi- approach the redevelopment of the prime construction season Since announcing that I will gest protectors of the public purse. Remember the infa- cult) choices in the way we the largest site within the City, has been lost. I have since not seek re-election this fall I apportion our rights-of-ways. some fifteen minutes from par- reviewed the state of the inte- have received many touching mous “zero-means-zero!” line. It has been thoroughly discred- Other cities have demonstrated liament hill. rior of the building with city messages, written and verbal, the popularity of this mode of Finally, on the question of tax staff and with someone knowl- from the community. I take ited yet we must all remember that it worked at least once! transport when the right infra- fairness, I draw your attention edgeable in the business of this early opportunity to thank structure is in place. They to the inequity of taxing renters restoring older buildings. The everyone who sent along their That one issue, and the impli- cation of profligacy and waste include North American cities in the ‘multi-residential’ class results of that examination did thoughts. such as Portland, New York (older buildings with more than not support the conclusions of The messages were frequent- that frequently accompanies it, can displace all other discourse and Montréal. In Copenhagen, 6 units) at a rate 1.7 times that the engineer’s report. ly accompanied by a wish to even with its modern efficient charged single family home Ottawa Community Housing know whom I felt was best at election time. Vigilance on the ‘bottom line’ is laudable mass-transit system (modal owners. We have made slow now owns the property. They among the 10 candidates. I share 33%), cycling has a high- progress in the last 10 years are currently assessing whether am not proposing to become but questions of ‘smart spend- ing’ are even more important er modal share at 37% because (the rate used to be more than they will proceed with the ini- involved in any campaign citizens find it easier, more 2.3 times!) but it is still unfair. tial plan to renovate the struc- this year (unless severely pro- AND more difficult to convey. Moreover, given the popular- convenient and less costly Moreover, it is unfair to a seg- ture in partnership with the voked!). It does occur to me, to cycle to work, school and ment of the population whose Ottawa Congress Centre and however, that I am presented ity of taxes, we should also all be concerned about ‘equity in play. average household income is its trade unions. with a unique opportunity, Quality of life is measured in only 42.6% that of homeown- through this column, to outline taxation’, that is, the tax sys- A last word tem should be as fair as we can many ways. An important mea- ers (2006 census). Even the what I believe constitute the sure is a feeling of safety in our province’s “range of fairness” It has been a privilege and main issues facing the City and possibly make it. a pleasure to represent New Transportation, in all of its community. Crime Prevention tax ratios assign a range of this ward in particular. Ottawa (CPO), in only 5 years, 1.0 to 1.1 to this tax class. Edinburgh since 1994, first Too often the main election modes, has an enormous role as your representative on the to play in how well a city func- has demonstrated an approach Nonetheless, this City contin- issue is presented as the level that works very well. It targets ues to charge those least able RMOC’s Council and then at of spending at City Hall and, tions. One of the most signifi- the Council of amalgamated cant ‘city-transforming’ ‘qual- ‘root causes’, focuses on what to pay a higher share of the tax of course, the rate of taxation is known to work and builds burden. Ottawa since its creation in and the size of fees supporting ity-of-life-enhancing’ propos- 2001. als yet to be nailed down is the on partnerships with existing I have put forward what I that spending. Strident head- agencies and accompanies this believe are some of the topics New Edinburgh is fortunate lines scream at us from our first phase of Ottawa’s Light to have, in NECA, one the most Rail Transit system (LRT) with with close program monitor- that might be discussed in the newspapers and our electronic ing. ‘Reactive’ agencies (e.g. coming debates. There are active and knowledgeable com- police, fire), though necessary, many others, of course (e.g. munity associations anywhere are expensive. The old saying bridges, school closures, fees in the City. As representative that “an ounce of prevention is at community facilities, afford- for the area, I was one of the worth a pound of cure” is still able housing, shelters, etc.). beneficiaries of the experience, true in our times. Most people The list is long and the many wisdom and dedication pres- know that prevention makes challenges they represent make ent at NECA’s monthly meet- sense yet we often forget about the work of a Councillor so ings. The task of a political this strategy during electoral very interesting and important. representative is wide-ranging debates. Ottawa needs more of Hence, the importance of your (for me, one of its appealing this cost-effective approach. vote. features). It is a role much in In the next 4 years, this I will be following the debates need of thoughtful input and a ward will likely see the start with more than usual interest. breadth of perspectives when of the redevelopment of CFB addressing either questions of What is happening at 245 community concern or larger Rockcliffe. Planning was Crichton? shelved a few years ago to city-wide issues. allow for proper consultation Work this year has large- This community has every with the Algonquin aborigi- ly involved performing a interest in maintaining its nal community. I am given Designated Substance Survey, involvement in NECA and to understand that discussions Mould Assessment and remov- thereby sustaining the organi- have advanced to a degree that al of asbestos-containing mate- zation. Your next representa- will allow CFB Rockcliffe’s rials and lead-containing paint- tive will also wish to benefit redevelopment to move ahead. ed surfaces. As well, floors from the community’s voice I I expect this to be announced and walls damaged by water am certain. Keep up the good in a few months. When plan- infiltration and the old fur- work! Au revoir. October 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 7 A Warm Welcome to David and Sharon NCC: Park Has Reopened Johnston, the New Occupants of Rideau Hall The NCC wishes to thank On another matter, the NCC the NECA members and the has assessed the usage of By Jane Heintzman professional career include honorary doctorates from over community at large for their the stonedust path in Stanley As our readers are well aware, his 15 years of service as a dozen universities, and was ongoing collaboration through- Avenue Park and will be New Edinburgh is a unique Principal and Vice Chancellor made a Companion of the out the Stanley Avenue Park installing signage informing community in a great many of McGill University during Order of Canada in 1997. Rehabilitation process. the public that bicycles are not respects. Not least among these the 1980’s and early ‘90’s, While we have had tremen- permitted on the pathway. As the Governor General’s is the fact that Rideau Hall, and more recently, his decade- dous weather over the last few closest neighbours, we are the historic home of Canadian long tenure as President of the months, the seeded areas are The NECA members and the keenly aware that the vice- Governors General for close to University of Waterloo. Over not quite yet fully established. community will be informed regal appointee does not 150 years, is right here in our the years, he has served on The contractor has removed when the contractor will begin assume this demanding role midst, and over the years, we numerous federal and provin- the perimeter fencing, provid- installation of fences on site as alone. Mr. Johnston’s energetic have been pleased to count its ing public access to the park. well as the signage installation and accomplished wife Sharon distinguished occupants as our We are continuing to work on the stonedust path. will undoubtedly be a vitally near neighbours. On October with the community residents important member of the team 1st this year, we will acquire with regards to the fencing Should you require fur- at Rideau Hall, and like her new vice-regal neighbours along the residential proper- ther information regard- husband, brings an impressive when David Johnston C.C. is ties of Stanley Avenue Park ing the Stanley Avenue Park background to the task. Sharon’s officially installed as Canada’s and expect to award the fence Remediation Plan, you may academic achievements include 28th Governor General. We contract within the next few consult the NCC website at a BSc, an MSc and a PhD warmly welcome Mr. Johnston weeks. www.canadascapital.gc.ca. (about to be His Excellency!) in Rehabilitation Science from and his wife Sharon to our McGill University, and she is community. the author of a number of sci- Our new Governor General entific articles on respiratory has extraordinarily impres- mechanics. In addition to her sive credentials for this impor- scholarly endeavours, Sharon tant role. Mr. Johnston has a is an avid rider, and has been stellar background as a legal operating a horse training cen- scholar, prominent univer- tre from the Johnston Farm in sity administrator and widely Photo: KW Local News southwestern Ontario. She also respected advisor to govern- David Johnston will be has a novel-in-progress in the ments at both the federal and installed as the new Governor post-graduate program at the provincial levels. His academic General on Oct 1. Humber School for Writers, achievements include an A.B. and we fervently hope that her from Harvard, an LL.B. from cial task forces and commit- new vice-regal duties don’t Cambridge University, U.K. tees, and was the founding interfere with its completion! and an LL.B. from Queen’s Chair of the National Round The Johnstons have five University, Kingston. Far from Table on the Environment adult daughters, Deborah, being purely an academic and the Economy. In 2007, Alexandra, Jenifer, Sharon “egghead”, Mr. Johnston was he was appointed advisor to and Catherine, and we have also an outstanding athlete, and Prime Minister Stephen Harper no doubt that Rideau Hall will in his years at Harvard, was with responsibility for drafting be hopping when the girls and captain of the varsity hockey Terms of Reference for the their families—which now team and twice selected for the Oliphant Inquiry into the busi- include seven grandchildren— All-American Team. In 1988, ness dealings of former Prime gather for family reunions! he was inducted into Harvard’s Minister Brian Mulroney and prestigious Athletic Hall of Karl Heinz Schreiber. As we welcome the Johnstons, Fame, and it seems safe to say, In recognition of his out- we bid farewell to Michaëlle is the first of our Governors standing contributions to the Jean and her family, and General to have attained this university community and wish her well in her new and distinction! to Canadian public life, Mr. demanding role as UNESCO’s Highlights of Mr. Johnston’s Johnston has been awarded Special Envoy in Haiti. Page 8 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2010 in bringing us to take action. Solar Panel Q&A with NE Resident Rick Findlay In spite of this encouragement, it does raise the question of An Inside Story on Hot By Sarah Anson-Cartwright, efficiency improvements. But was the trigger that made you whether the actions we take are Water Heating via the Sun New Edinburgh Committee they are truly tops in reducing look at adding solar panels? “cost effective.” on the Environment (NecoE) environmental impact. Yes, our house was built in the For the solar panels, it was When Findlay learned that Rick Findlay has a confession: 1980s so it is reasonably effi- also a challenge from a friend their home energy consump- he is more impressed than he cient, well insulated and pretty who reminded me that I spend tion for hot-water heating expected to be with his new tight. However, since the first money in other ways and on exceeded that of space heating, solar panels for hot-water heat- home inspection we had under other things that are truly not it was a revelation. Read the ing. Rick and Ida Findlay the EnerGuide program back “cost effective” investments, following interview to learn live in New Edinburgh and in 2004, we have taken a num- so why not just spend a bit of why Findlay went “solar” and have been making changes to ber of measures and continue money this way, on improving what has impressed him so far increase their home’s energy to pay particular attention to your home’s energy efficien- about their new no-impact hot- efficiency over recent years. increasing its efficiency. cy and set aside the question water heating system. It turns out that solar panels Partly, it is my personal inter- whether it is “cost effective” in may be at the higher end of Q. You seem to have an energy est in the question of energy a traditional return on invest- investment required for energy efficient house already. What efficiency. My whole career ment way. For example, I love has been in the area of environ- to travel which is not great for mental protection and energy greenhouse gases. But I do it efficiency is a natural personal and enjoy it and do not look for concern. a “return in investment” there, And it is also a personal so why not just “do it” when challenge when it’s your own considering the efficiency of investment. our home. Q. Many people may put off I was looking for a bit of significant investments costing balance. What can I do, I a few thousand dollars, like asked, to contribute to lower- solar panels, even though there ing emissions? So I was more may be a long-term benefit. interested in making my house Was there any particular ratio- more energy efficient, rather nale that made you decide to than seeking any economic make the investment? payback. Government programs at the The energy assessment federal, provincial and city showed that with steps we had levels have proven to be stim- already taken to improve the ulating that way. You get your space heating system (with an house tested and you learn ultra high efficiency furnace) things about where the leaks in our house we actually have are, and what options and higher energy consumption for incentives are out there. The hot water use than for space government programs have heating. That was one of the definitely made a difference few “aha’s” from the assess- October 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 9 and we also put in a tankless water heater to replace our old Solar panel installation programs conventional gas-heated water Here is a sample of the pricing and incentives, as indicated on tank. The tankless heater has Bullfrog Power’s website: not kicked in (as a backup source of hot water) during the Solar Water Heating Program Cost ~ $7,240 summer; perhaps it will kick in (including installation) during the winter. So far, we have not paid for energy for hot Subtract government incentives ~ $1,250 water since it was installed. Final cost for a solar water heater ~ $5,990 (plus taxes) I am more impressed than (including installation) I expected by solar hot water heating. Plus, you’ll receive ongoing savings on your annual water heat- Q. What advice would you give ing costs. a home-owner who might be NOTE: If you opened an ecoENERGY audit before March 31, wondering about adding solar 2010, are still within the 18-month audit window and have not panels? exceeded your limit of $10,000, you can bring the price down Take a look at it. First get even further with an additional $1,250 rebate from the federal a green home inspection. I government. do think it was the trigger to At time of writing, Bullfrog’s program was available only to determining what changes to the end of 2010 (although it is always checking to see if it is Photo: NEN Staff make. The leak test shows extended). If you are interested, the first step is to request a free Hot water in the Findlay household is no problem with their you all the hidden secrets (in site evaluation (call 1-866-775-8808). new roof-mounted solar thermal panels. your home energy use). And it provides some practical sug- Source: www.bullfrogpower.com ment. And one of the things The installation was easy. We gestions that will save energy that steered us towards a hot were able to have the pipes and save money – and some Web Resources water system overhaul. carrying the hot water run will “pay back” and some will Bullfrog’s solar water heating program: Q. The MirocFIT program down through our old chimney not. But you should not let the • www.bullfrogpower.com offers a chance for home-own- (which is not in use). “cost effectiveness” factor be ers to sell back excess energy Q. What about practical con- your only investment criterion. The microFIT program, allowing homeowners with from their photovoltaic solar siderations of solar panels? Some other things are price- solar PV systems to receive a guaranteed price for their panels that generate electric- Are there any changes at all in less, like our environment. excess energy: ity. Did you look at that pro- the availability of hot water or While we have the government gram? how quickly you have access grants available though, it’s a • www.sustainableottawa.ca Actually that program and its to it? challenge to see what we can • microfit.powerauthority.on.ca use of solar cells did not fit our No, not really. It takes just get done. house from a physical point of a few seconds longer for the The Findlays’ system was view, given the kind of roof water to come up to the tap installed under a Bullfrog we have. because it has a couple more program which is available in Q. Let’s shift to aesthetics. How metres to travel. My only con- Ontario, primarily to Enbridge do the solar panels look on cern is that the hot water is Gas Distribution customers for your roof? Is there any impact really hot – I have to warn a limited time. people! We sometimes see hot to how your house looks from Since the Findlays had an the street? water temperatures in the 80 degree centigrade range. ecoENERGY audit before I’d characterize the appearance March 31, 2010, they can as fairly neutral. I think the Q. Have you been able to start apply for the federal incentive solar panels look a bit like a comparing our heating bills under the ecoENERGY retrofit large skylight. The design of yet to see if the solar panels are program. the panels has really improved. reducing your charges yet? The Ontario Home Energy They are now flat plate collec- We had the solar panels Savings Program Incentive is tors and there are no tubes. installed a few months ago, also available. Page 10 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2010 BURGH BUSINESS BRIEFS - By Jane Heintzman - New Edinburgh Art Gallery throughout our community and bles as Henri Masson, Stanley We wish a warm welcome from the wider Ottawa area. Cosgrove, Goodridge Roberts, to the New Edinburgh Art For several years, Joel ran Edwin Holgate, Sid Mooney, Gallery, the newest arrival in Gallery four seven nine on Jean Paul Riopelle, Armand Beechwood Village, which Sussex Drive, specializing Tatossian, Bruno Côté and opened its doors in the for- in the field of contemporary Fernand Labelle. Joel points mer Royal Bank building at Canadian art. In his new incar- out that many of these pieces, Barbara Lachaine of Bright Beginnings Day Care. 25 Beechwood (most recently nation at the New Edinburgh which may have been on sale home of Thyme and Times Art Gallery, however, he is individually at leading auc- opportunity to drop in, the children with the emotional, Past) on August 4. Many read- expanding his horizons to tion houses in various loca- Gallery is open Monday to intellectual and physical foun- ers may already have ventured include many of the Canadian tions, have now been brought Wednesday from 12 pm - 6 pm; dations of a successful school together under one roof on Thursdays and Fridays from 12 life. Beechwood for possible pur- pm - 8 pm; Saturdays from 10 Much as she and her husband chase by art lovers and collec- a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sundays loved living in New Edinburgh, tors in the community. from 11:00 am – 4 pm. Joel finding suitable—and afford- Owner of the new Gallery is also available to meet by able—accommodation for and the prodigious collector appointment, should you be a successful daycare busi- who amassed this 2000 work interested in the purchase of ness proved to be impossible. collection over a period of five one of these remarkable works. Luckily, however, the move decades is New Edinburgh res- He can be reached at 613-742- to their current Manor Park ident Raymond De Celles. A 2288. condo, with its ready access to large number of the pieces in Bright Beginnings Day Care parks, splash pools, children’s his collection are the work of play areas and—last but not friend and colleague, Fernand Back in March of this year, least—the endlessly fascinat- Labelle, a Quebec landscape former New Edinburgh resi- ing RCMP stables, has prov- painter who left a career as a dent Barbara Lachaine en to be a happy alternative. university professor to devote launched Bright Beginnings During the week, her small himself to painting on a full Day Care in her comfortable charges occupy the whole first time basis. Labelle’s paintings, new home in Manor Park. floor of the condo with access many of which feature impres- Bright Beginnings is Barbara’s to a common outdoor play area sionistic landscape scenes second foray into the world of which is invariably buzzing Photo: Louise Imbeault from the Laurentians, have home daycare, the first hav- with other children. Drawing Joel Pleet, Director of the New Edinburgh Art Gallery will been exhibited in major cities ing coincided with the early on her courses of study in Early also be featured in Capital Style magazine in October. throughout Canada and France, childhood of her own daughter Childhood Education, Barbara and he was among the illustra- in the 1980’s, when she ran a has developed a program of into the gallery to get a closer masters of the early decades tors of the classic Quebec novel small home-based operation in activities geared to the specific look at its alluring collection of the last century. The list Maria Chapdelaine displayed the Glebe. Since then, Barbara ages and stages of her charges, of Canadian art which fea- of artists represented in this in a 2002 exhibition at the has spent nearly two decades and featuring a daily theme tures many, indeed most, of extraordinary collection is National Gallery of Canada. as a busy Marketing Executive, around which the activities are Canada’s leading artists of the virtually a who’s-who of the Joel is looking forward to hav- but when an illness obliged her focused. past century. Gallery Director Canadian art world, ranging ing M. Labelle visit the new to take time out, she re-exam- Barbara can accommodate up Joel Pleet is enthusiastic about from members of the legend- Gallery to discuss his work ined her priorities and took the to five full time participants the quality and range of the ary Group of Seven such as with interested members of the sensible decision to return to ranging in age from 8 months collection, and looks forward A.Y. Jackson, Arthur Lismer community. the work she found most joyful to 4 years. Bright Beginnings to introducing it to art lovers and Fred Varley to such nota- If you haven’t yet had an and fulfilling: providing small starts each week day at 7 am October 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 11 Shopping Fiesta on November Community Growth Projects. really is the limit! 24. Ion is quick to point out that Books on Beechwood: The If you are in search of a close, many of their pet projects, such Book Club is Back For Year reliable and home-like setting as their ongoing support for Three! for your little one this fall, give the community skating rink in This fall, our local Books on Barbara a call at 613-220-4269 Manor Park, will also benefit Beechwood Book Club begins and check out the full details adults, but the central focus of its third year of operations of all that she is able to offer their efforts will remain child- under the capable leadership in the way of a stimulating and related. of its founder Jill Moll, a long- nurturing environment for your If you happen to have a school time member of the B on B pre-school child. or other child-centred project team. The inspiration for the The Works: Still Growing for which you are in search Book Club grew out of Jill’s and Giving of support, you can send your original proposal that the store In the course of the eight years request to the Works’ Head introduce a Book of the Month, since The Works gourmet Office, “Burger Central”, by offering a 20% discount on hamburger chain launched its e-mail at burgercentral@work sales of the book in question. first modest outlet at Putman sburger.com or by fax at 613- This plan swiftly led to the cre- and Beechwood (now home 232-9738. They do their level ation of a regular but informal to Zazaza Pizza), owner Ion best to respond to all requests Book Club discussion of the Ion Aimers (2nd from left) and his staff at The Works are within a month of receipt. focusing their charitable endeavours on children. Aimers and his team have monthly feature, with meetings worked hard not merely to Meanwhile, restaurateur open to anyone interested who and runs until 5 pm, with the takes great pains to ensure a serve their burgeoning clien- par excellence Ion is enjoy- had read the book, regardless ing the fruits of his marketing possibility of periodic before- healthy and nutritionally menu tele, but also to make a seri- Continued on page 12 and after-hours care at an addi- for her charges, which parents ous contribution to charitable and managerial genius, as his tional charge. The daily routine can review in detail in the endeavours in their community. newest venture Zazaza Pizza begins with free play until 8:30 comprehensive information As many of us know from first- acquires increasing popularity am when the children sit down package which she provides to hand experience, The Works with a rapidly expanding and for their morning snack. From her clients. has been a generous donor to devoted clientele at Putman 9-10 am, the program includes Due to Barbara’s concern school, community and social and Beechwood; Fraser Café crafts and other learning activ- to respond to the needs and causes of all descriptions, continues to occupy the top ities, followed by outdoor interests of parents, as well as to the point that in 2009, its echelons of the Ottawa culi- explorations to parks, nature to those of the small children charitable donations and gifts nary circuit, serving consis- walks and expeditions to vari- in her charge, she has intro- in kind reached a remarkable tently packed houses at lunch ous places of interest (weather duced a special “Parents’ Day” peak of $500,000. and dinner; and his original permitting) from 10-11 am. which occurs about every three Last spring Ion and his man- chain of Works gourmet burg- (On bad weather days, the hour months. On these days parents agement team took time to reas- er establishments is poised on is devoted to indoor physi- are offered the option of leav- sess The Works’ approach to the brink of a major franchise cal exercise where the children ing their little one(s) at Bright charitable giving, recognizing agreement which will result Photo: Louise Imbeault Jill Moll, Book Club Leader, can let off steam and work up Beginnings for an extra couple the reality while they remained in the opening of a whole new strongly committed to continu- Works’ frontier in Toronto with her new 10-week-old an appetite for lunch.) of hours while they indulge puppy. Tilly is a Berne- Following the morning’s out- in a much-needed “date”, be ing their support to those most and Southwestern Ontario by in need in the community, the Christmas 2010. When you’ve doodle (Burnese-poodle mix) door excursion, there is free it a dinner out, a shopping and a regular at the store... play until lunchtime, which expedition or another activity sheer volume of requests had got a winning formula, the sky in turn is followed by story for which time in their normal become overwhelming, and time. The early afternoon (1-3 daily routine is limited. The as “the pit was not bottom- pm) is devoted to nap time for kids meanwhile have a relaxing less”, some refocusing of their the wee ones and quiet time supper, and bring their pyjamas efforts was required. The result for the older children, and at so they can settle down before was a reformulation of The 3 the action starts up again Mum and Dad collect them at Works’ Fundraising Mission with the afternoon snack. From 7:30 pm. This summer’s sched- announced earlier this year, the 3:30-4:30 pm, the children ule included an Exceptional effect of which is to limit their can engage in crafts and other Parents’ Day on June 16 and a charitable contributions exclu- learning activities, with free Parents’ Summer Terrace Date sively to local (as opposed play following in the half hour on August 18, while coming to international) Children’s before pick up time. Barbara up later this fall is a Seasonal Charities and Child-Based Page 12 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2010 Continued from page 11 be Wade Davis’ work The some interesting new servic- lar Dragon’s Den show last Wayfinders: Why Ancient es and products. Celadon is fall, will be pleased to know of whether they chose to sign Wisdom Matters in the Modern delighted to welcome James that the Mistura product is now on for further sessions. World, a collection of the CBC Pickard, a Registered Massage available at Celadon. Indeed, In the early days, the small Massey Lectures of 2009 which Therapist with more than 25 Morna is a committed user of group of Book Club pioneers examines the disappearance years experience in a clini- the new formula, and confesses met for their discussions on of a variety of rich, ancient cal setting, and expertise in that since she has little time or the premises at Books on cultures. On Wednesday, all aspects of massage therapy taste for fussing over elaborate Beechwood, but as the num- November 24, Joseph from Swedish and pre-natal makeup, she has found this all- ber of interested participants Boyden’s novel Through Black to deep tissue and sports mas- in-one product a godsend. steadily expanded to its current Spruce, the continuing saga of sage. At the same time, the spa Two new Canadian products complement of about 20 signed the Cree-Canadian Bird family has said a regretful farewell to which were launched at the spa on regulars, 11 to 14 of whom first introduced in his earlier hairstylist Rayanne who has in an Open House on Monday, are generally present at each James Pickard, RMT, has novel Three Day Road, will joined the team at Celadon moved on to another assign- September 27, are Niko cos- session, more spacious facili- be the focus of the evening’s Salon and Spa. ment, and they are actively metics, a mineral-based make ties were required. The man- discussion. After a break for searching for a replacement. up line, on offer in only one agement of New Edinburgh Christmas in December, Jill’s Tunzelmann’s Indian Summer: (Any readers who may know other Ottawa spa; and a new Square, several of whose plan is to unveil the roster for The Secret History of the of a licensed hairstylist look- natural bath and body prod- residents are now keen Book the New Year. End of An Empire; Margaret ing for a fresh assignment are uct line from Vancouver-based Club members, swiftly accom- To Jill’s great satisfaction, all Macmillan’s The Uses and welcome to refer him or her Deserving Thyme. The only modated, offering their second of the participants in the Book Abuses of History; Markus to Morna and her associates at other spa in Ontario to carry this floor lounge, complete with Club have engaged with enthu- Zusak’s The Book Thief; Celadon). After a trip home to exclusive line is the renowned fireplace, comfortable couch- siasm in the evaluation of the Maryanne Wolf’s Proust and South Korea to visit her family, Langdon Hall in Cambridge, es and a refreshment table of books on the Club’s agenda, the Squid: The Story and Patty is now back on the job, ON, and Morna notes that tea, coffee and cookies, as the many of which have sparked Science of the Reading Brain; and will be available to her these products are among her venue for the monthly discus- an especially lively debate. and Salman Rushdie’s 2008 clients on Tuesday afternoons, personal favourites. sions. novel The Enchantress of While she normally begins the Thursday evenings and all day Bryson Farms: Fresh, Book Club sessions gener- sessions with a brief introduc- Florence, which proved to be a Saturday. ally take place on the fourth particularly controversial pick. Certified Organic Veggies tion, the bulk of the meeting is Morna is happy to announce at Your Doorstep All Year Wednesday of the month from devoted to a free exchange of If you are an avid reader that there are two new spa 7:30-9:00 pm. The excep- interested in an exchange of Long ideas and opinions about the treatments on offer at Celadon: Over the years Bryson Farms tion this fall is the month of work in question. The discus- ideas with other bibliophiles the oxy-peel facial which September, when the meeting from the community, you may has featured regularly in this sion of Erik Larson’s thriller combines peeling with a spe- column, and needs no intro- was scheduled for Wednesday, The Devil in the White City, want to keep an eye out for the cial oxy-therapy treatment to September 23, and Tom King’s Book of the Month and drop duction to the majority of our based on the Chicago World’s improve the skin’s oxygen readers. Its dizzying harvest entertaining novel Green Grass Fair of 1893, was such a suc- in on one the Book Club’s fall absorption and thus promote Running Water kicked off the sessions. There’s no require- of tasty, certified organic, heir- cess that Jill was inspired to the renewal of the epider- loom vegetables and greens, season as the first in a succes- organize a trip to Chicago for ment to sign up for an ongoing mis, skin detoxification and sion of books addressing the commitment, so simply come (up to 2000 different variet- a first-hand look at the setting. a reduction of both wrinkles ies, with more than 200 kinds broad theme of “Indigenous While regrettably the expedi- when you can, and take part in and dark spots; and radiance Cultures and Ancient Worlds.” debate and discussion on the of tomatoes alone!), is now tion did not take place this time treatment which she describes legendary in the Ottawa area, On Wednesday, October 27, due to too few subscribers, she book of the hour—just make as “an energy boost to the the topic of discussion will sure you read it first! and its produce figures promi- is hoping that another excur- skin” which takes place in a nently on the menus of the sion may be possible in the Celadon Salon and Spa brisk 30 minutes. community’s finest restaurants, year ahead. Celadon Spa owner Morna New additions to Celadon’s as well as on the tables of such Among the other topics of Paterson has plenty of news product line include Bio august national institutions lively discussion in previ- about recent comings and Sculpture gel nails, a quick as Rideau Hall. Its extensive ous meetings were Alex Von goings at the spa, as well as drying, dust- and fume-free greenhouse operation now option which allows your own enables the farm to operate nails to breathe and grow, on a year round basis, and in while retaining a natural, flex- the dead of winter, its fresh, ible appearance; and a new baby leaf greens and tasty root “Superglue” for the application vegetables are still available of Misencil eyelash extensions to Home Delivery and com- which is reportedly safe, fast mercial clients, including our drying and Canadian made! own Epicuria where they are Readers who have followed a familiar daily staple. the remarkable success story Like any other successful of Ottawa’s Andi Marcus, business, Bryson continues whose innovative Mistura 6- to expand its range of prod- in-1 Beauty Solution was an ucts and services. Co-owner instant hit on the CBC’s popu- Stuart Collins reports that October 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 13 has only recently completed indicates, you need not be at German toys and other high the process of bringing it up home to receive your order as quality articles to add comfort to Canadian organic standards, long as you leave a large (48 and beauty to any household. and offering meat to their cli- quart size) hard plastic cooler In the year since its open- entele. At the moment, the beef at your front door. In the cold ing, Nest has acquired a loyal is available to Home Delivery weather, you are even spared regular clientele, as well as a clients on a bulk basis several the need to leave ice packs continuing influx of new cus- times a year, but future plans with the cooler, though appar- tomers who are often word- include the development of a ently some resourceful clients of-mouth referrals from like- weekly menu from which cus- bank their coolers in the snow minded parents who appreci- tomers can order beef “add for added insulation. An added ate its distinctive merchandise, ons” to their regular delivery benefit of becoming a Home much of it hand-made. In fact, of fresh produce. Delivery client is that you business has been so good that While I write, the pleas- will have access to Bryson’s Nest is on the point of open- ing prospect of several more Customer Blog which is replete ing a new kiosk at the Ottawa weeks of abundant fall har- with tips, recipes and inventive International Airport, directly vest still lies ahead, the sober- suggestions about how to pre- opposite the Porter and Air ing reality is that it won’t be pare your bounty from the farm. Canada Lounges in the post- The full Bryson Farms 2010 crew. long before the winter winds If there are meat lovers in your security zone. They will soon this year, the farm has built frozen product, and have found blow and local fresh produce household, you can also opt be in need of a new addition a large commercial kitchen that IQF vegetables are vir- will become a distant summer to receive the “Organic Beef to the sales team to operate the and is currently in the process tually indistinguishable from memory. You can, however, Newsletter” which outlines the airport location, so interested of freezing a variety of its fresh ones. Also in preparation help to keep your household regular offerings of Bryson’s readers may want to give them summer vegetables, including in the new kitchen are products supplied with fresh organic new Certified Organic Beef. a call at 613-241-7333. sweet corn, French filet green such as heirloom tomato sauce, greens and veggies throughout Nest European Toys If you haven’t yet dropped in beans, broccoli and mixed veg- pasta sauce, heirloom tomato the winter by signing on to About a year ago, we intro- to the store, a quick look at the gies, for winter consumption. soup and tomato paste, and Bryson’s Home Delivery ser- duced Nest European Toys, a splendid Nest website is very Should you be sceptical about a new chef has recently been vice, which brings the prod- new venture launched at 204 likely to lure you in the next the effects of the freezing pro- hired to take command of the ucts of its greenhouse and IQF Dalhousie Street by New time you’re in search of a gift cess on fresh produce, Stuart operation and to develop still freezing operations, supple- Edinburgh residents Lisa or treat for the young people is emphatic that the Individual more new recipes. mented in winter by some high Di Lorenzo and John-Paul in your life. Check out www. Quick Freeze (IQF) method in For the first time in the farm’s quality imported produce, right Gouett. The store, which spe- nestfamily.ca to view their col- use at the farm, which is the lat- history, organic beef has been to your front door. cializes in wooden toys and lection of intriguing toys and est technology in blast freezing, added to its prodigious roster of You can find all the details organic textiles, was originally household articles. Among the manages to effectively remove products. While Bryson’s has of the service on the Bryson’s inspired by Lisa’s experience new arrivals is a colourful col- the “mush” factor from fro- always had a Charolais herd, website at www.brysonfarms. during her years as a student lection of wooden tops, many zen veggies while retaining the (and indeed, co-owner Terry com. In our community, week- in Germany and elsewhere in of them Austrian made, but fresh taste. Indeed, Bryson’s Stewart is an experienced and ly deliveries take place each Europe, when she acquired a some hand made here in the “tasters” are at work testing the knowledgeable cattle man), it Tuesday, but as the website lasting passion for hand-made Continued on page 14 Page 14 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2010 Continued from page 13 haps also an intuitive grasp of of car accidents. Joah has cation or (God forbid!) painful Ottawa Valley by local crafts- some principles of physics, the been a practicing osteopath for surgery, you may want to give man André Turbide. André toy is best suited to older kids, more than 25 years, initially Joah a call at 613-742-0011 to discovered the store while and I would venture to guess, in his native England in the further explore the potential strolling through the market even adults! early 80’s, and later in his own benefits of biodynamic oste- one day, and since then has Lovers of natural textiles practice here in Ottawa where opathy. His clinic is conve- supplied Nest with a variety will want to check out Nest’s he moved in 1999. About a niently located on St. Laurent of beautifully crafted articles clothing line, which includes decade ago, he made the transi- Boulevard not far south of such as doll cradles, wagons, cozy underwear for all ages tion from what he describes as Hemlock, so it’s no more than doll strollers, walker wagons, from infant to adult, as well as “nuts and bolts osteopathy” to a five minute drive from our and doll beds in pine, oak and colour-grown cotton clothing cranio-sacral therapy and then community. other hardwoods. There are for children and blankets for ultimately to biodynamic oste- Roufa Thierrin: French also superb little dolls’ kitch- babies. opathy, the approach on which Language Instruction for ens, two of them on display at We wish Lisa and John-Paul his current practice is based. Groups and Individuals the store, along with children’s the best of luck with their new According to Joah, these NEN advertiser Roufa (for- Swedish tea towels in colour- Airport location, and continu- three approaches are all part Roufa Thierrin specializes in merly Raphael) Thierrin is a grown (dye free) cotton. ing success in their charming of a single osteopathic contin- language and speech coaching. fluently bilingual communica- Byward Market headquarters. uum, addressing precisely the Nest is acquiring a steadily examination. This in turn is tions consultant, now operating growing collection of games Joah Bates: Biodynamic same conditions but adopting his own company InfoShaper distinctly different treatment followed by the beginning of and other items for older chil- Osteopathy a therapeutic process to bring which specializes in Language dren. One that immediately Long-time NEN advertiser methods, ranging from some and Speech Coaching, as well joint and muscle manipulation about a fundamental structural caught my eye as the mother Joah Bates is no stranger to realignment, focused in par- as bilingual editing and a vari- of an inveterate builder was many in the community who in the case of the nuts and bolts ety of other web-related servic- variety, to much gentler work ticular on pelvic alignment and a German-made toy called have sought out his assistance the introduction of postures es. Roufa is a trained facilitator Leonardo’s Bridge. It consists in the treatment of a variety on membranes and tissues in with experience in the effec- cranio-sacral treatment, and which will hold this alignment simply of flat pieces of wood of painful and debilitating in place and produce long-last- tive management of group ses- which the young engineer conditions from headaches to finally to minimal or no “hands sions, and has honed his skills on” work at all in Joah’s spe- ing relief from the symptoms weaves together in an effort sinus problems, backaches, leg in question. Joah also instructs as a communicator through to create a free-standing struc- and foot pain, knees injuries, cialty, biodynamic osteopathy. extensive Toastmasters’ train- Joah describes the biodynam- his clients in a variety of exer- ture. Because there is some arthritis, concussion, stomach cises to support the realign- ing with its legendary empha- skill involved here, and per- ailments and the after effects ic option as the most “subtle sis on public and impromptu and non-intrusive” approach ment process. One of the greatest advantag- speaking, and leadership and to osteopathic treatment, and management skills. in his experience, by far the es of the biodynamic approach quickest and deepest method in osteopathy is the rapid- Roufa has been a language of relieving the patient’s symp- ity with which it can bring coach for eight years, and has toms by creating the conditions about major improvement in taught both federal government for self-healing. The therapy is a painful or chronic condition. employees preparing for their so profoundly relaxing that the According to Joah, a typical B and C levels of French lan- majority of his clients actually course of treatment is no more guage competence, and private fall asleep in the process as the than about six sessions, with individuals seeking to improve stresses which exacerbate their significant changes expected their facility in French through symptoms and act as a barrier to occur after the first three. one-on-one coaching. He is to healing fall away. While his Once the client is “rebal- currently working on a new clients are of all ages from anced” through the therapy, model for group coaching, and infant to late 80’s, and from or in effect achieves a proper is hoping to build up this side all walks of life, from the mili- pelvic and skeletal alignment, of his practice. In his coach- tary, to professionals to yoga which “hardens” or becomes ing sessions, Roufa typically practitioners, all are commit- secure and lasting after about draws on topics of interest to ted to this gentle, non-invasive three weeks of treatment, spi- his clients, and relevance to approach to addressing their nal problems gradually resolve their work, often using news- aches and pains. and aches and pains mercifully papers and other current arti- In a typical first session, Joah disappear. cles as a basis for working on starts by taking a case his- If you have a nagging afflic- pronunciation, grammar and tory, followed by a standing tion which needs attention but expansion of vocabulary. His and then lying down structural not the overkill of strong medi- pedagogic devices may also October 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 15 include role-playing situations gual Web 2.0 work, which financial advisors at the and Union Streets. We wish Gordon Harrison Gallery and question/answer exercises entails the effective use of Beechwood Branch of Edward them continuing success serv- Moves to a New Home at to develop his clients’ fluency dynamic websites and tools Jones Financial Services ing the community with their 495 Sussex Drive in French, but in all cases, such as blogs and the social at 266 Beechwood. The pair distinctive gourmet fare, fea- In the course of the summer, he tailors his approach and media (facebook, twitter, etc.), recently received the firm’s turing seasonal and locally the Gordon Harrison Gallery method to suit the strengths, and the application of these Client Services Excellence grown ingredients. made the move from its origi- weaknesses and objectives of cyber tools to the task of gen- Award for the Ottawa Region. BMO Bank of Montreal, nal home base on Murray the specific client(s). erating community support for Edward Jones is now a major Beechwood Branch Street to a new location at 495 Due to his own facility in political campaigns, projects financial services company Branch Manager Adam Kane Sussex Drive in the Byward both official languages, Roufa or services. His fluency in both operating in both the U.S. is pleased to welcome mortgage Market. The official Gala prides himself on being able French and English gives him and Canada, with over 12,000 specialist Eugeniya Tsetlin Opening celebration for the to swiftly discern what a client the added advantage of being financial advisors serving to his team on Beechwood. new gallery will take place may be attempting to express in able to pitch a particular mes- close to 7 million clients. The Eugeniya has recently trans- this month on Friday, October very literal (and perhaps butch- sage to both anglophone and firm was ranked Number Two ferred from Montreal where 22, from 6 to 9 pm. Over the ered) French, and to help him francophone communities. You in Fortune magazine’s “100 she was a leading specialist course of that weekend, you’ll or her to rephrase their thought can check out the full range of Best Companies to Work For” in BMO Bank of Montreal’s have a chance to meet all of in more idiomatic and elegant his services on the InfoShaper in 2010. direct banking group. With her the Gallery Artists who will language. In his teaching, website at www.infoshaper.ca. extensive credit knowledge be on site for the Friday recep- Roufa likes to emphasize the Readers who are keen to hone and fluency in English, French tion, and between 11 am and 5 similarities between English their skills in the other official and Russian, Adam is confi- pm on Saturday and Sunday, and French as opposed to their language, whether for profes- dent that Eugeniya will be a October 23 and 24. The list differences, focusing on their sional or personal reasons, or tremendous asset to the branch, Continued on page 16 common Anglo-Norman roots to explore the benefits of his and to our community. and extensive shared vocabu- other communications skills, lary. can reach Roufa at 613-262- In addition to his work as 6127. a language coach, Roufa has specialized in a variety of other Burgh Business Bits communications skills, includ- ing bilingual editing and the Leo La Vecchia Tailoring management of political media We extend our sincere con- campaigns. In fact, he has him- dolences to our community’s self been a political candidate master tailor, Leo La Vecchia, several times, running three on the tragic death of his sis- times as the Green Party nomi- ter Antonietta following a car nee in Ottawa Vanier. While accident in early June. Our he has no immediate plans to thoughts are with Leo and his Congratulations to Marla run again, he is currently act- family. Tonon and André Cloutier. ing as Media Advisor to local Edward Jones’ Beechwood Wedding Bells for Green Party candidate Sylvie Branch Ranks # 1 in Client Beechwood Couple! Lemieux. Services Excellence in the Congratulations to Marla In building up his company Region Tonon, pharmacy technician at InfoShaper, Roufa is placing Congratulations to Steve the New Edinburgh Pharmacy increasing emphasis on bilin- McIlroy and Sandy Comeau, (and daughter of pharmacist Frank Tonon) and André Cloutier, owner/operator of Arturo’s Market at Springfield and Beechwood. After a long engagement, the pair was mar- ried on August 28, and we wish them health and happi- ness as they begin their new lives together. 42 Crichton Fine Foods: Happy First Anniversary In mid-September, Susan Jessup and her team at 42 Photo: Louise Imbeault Crichton Fine Foods celebrat- Chris Schlesak (left) and John Kealey (right) of The General ed the first anniversary of their at 292 MacKay Street held a neighbourhood open house in thriving prepared foods busi- their studio on Thursday, September 23. ness at the corner of Crichton Page 16 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2010 Continued from page 15 risongallery.com, or give them Cummings Longevity Award. of artists is of course topped a call at 613-746-6853. Kudos to our own remark- by Gordon Harrison him- Quartier Vanier BIA able Editor Cindy Parkanyi MPP Ottawa-Vanier self, and also includes Peter Celebrates 25th Anniversary who, along with Manor Park Colbert, Cesan d’Ornellas At its 25th Anniversary cele- Chronicle Editor Sharleen Madeleine Meilleur Levine, Patricia Kirby, and brations, Quartier Vanier (QV) Tattersfield, received the Catherine Vamvakas Lay. announced the 2010 winners of Great Media Support Award Reports Gallery hours are Wednesdays its annual Business Awards for for coverage of QV activities. from 11 am - 6 pm; Thursdays Excellence, with laurels going Clocktower Brew Pub: and Fridays from 11 am - 8 pm, to Da Bombe (Up and Coming Calling All Lobster Lovers and Saturdays and Sundays Award); Farbs Kitchen In case you didn’t get your Ontario Improving it’s Graduated from 11 am - 5 pm. You can and Wine Bar and Monson crustacean fill on a trip down check on the many ongoing Deluxe Cleaners (Talk of the east this summer, you can Licensing System and Getting events and activities at the gal- Town Awards); and a second to mark Wednesday, October lery website, www.gordonhar- Monson`s which received the 13 on your calendar, when Tougher on Drinking Drivers Ontario’s roads are among the the Clocktower Brew Pub at who violate their graduated safest in North America and Mackay and Beechwood will be license conditions, or are con- we are working hard to ensure hosting its annual Lobsterfest victed of any Highway Traffic they stay that way. from 6 pm until supplies run Act offence with four or more Our Graduated Licensing out. The Pub will also be cap- demerit points, will face tough- System (GLS) is working. turing the harvest/hallowe’en er penalties ranging from a 30- Since its introduction in 1994, spirit throughout October and day licence suspension to the the fatality rate among drivers November when its legendary cancellation of their licence. Pumpkin Ale will be on tap. 16 to 19 years of age dropped by 48 per cent. And Starting Aug. 3, we are Farewell to Rockcliffe Bistro Our government has also making changes that will help After many years in business at tackled some of the most stop first-time impaired drivers 319 St. Laurent (at Hemlock), dangerous distracted driving from becoming repeat impaired one of our local Italian dining behaviour – making it illegal to drivers. Eligible drivers con- spots, The Rockcliffe Bistro, hold a cell phone or text while victed of an impaired driving closed its doors this summer, driving – to make our roads offence for the first time will and a new restaurant featur- safer for everyone. have the chance to reduce their ing Central and West African We think the loss of one life suspension – but only if they cuisine, Grillade Lafirenzé, on our roads, whether caused install an ignition interlock has recently opened up in the by dangerous, reckless or drunk device in their car. Bistro’s former location. We driving, is one too many, and This will make our roads say farewell and best wishes the statistics for young drivers safer and help impaired drivers to long-time NEN advertiser are of particular concern. change their behaviour – driv- Tony Skaf, owner/operator of Drivers aged 19 to 21 are ers will not be able to start The Rockcliffe Bistro, and look one-and-a-half times as likely their cars if they have been forward to introducing readers to be involved in drinking and drinking. to its successor restaurant in a driving fatal injury crashes as future issue. We all have a responsibil- other drivers. ity to make our roads safer. In the 10 years up to 2006, Together with our police ser- we have lost 235 drivers who vices and our road safety part- were 21 or under in drinking ners in communities across the and driving collisions. province, the McGuinty gov- These facts – and the young ernment is working to keep all people behind them –moved us drivers safe. to take further action. Starting Aug. 1 all drivers 21 Please do not hesitate to con- and under, regardless of their tact my office for more infor- class of licence, must maintain mation. a zero blood alcohol concentra- Madeleine Meilleur tion level when driving. MPP Ottawa-Vanier Furthermore, novice drivers 613 744-4484 October 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 17 be held Sunday, October 24 from 3 to 5:30 pm, for ages 0 to 7 years, at the Fieldhouse. Bring your little ones dressed for the occasion and cele- brate with games, crafts and a parade too! Secondly and new this year, we will be hosting an event called the Pumpkin Parade. Residents of New By Caroline Matt and Jaida Wilson, Matteo, Edinburgh are asked to drop Catherine McConkey Harvard Matt, Declan off their carved pumpkins at Gee it’s September already and Ryan, Jessica Duddek, the Fieldhouse before dusk on that can only mean the New Josephine Latifpour, Jacob, November 1st. We are going to Edinburgh Garage Sale!! But Isabella, Chantel Duddek, reuse them in a ‘parade’ before first let me re-cap our many Wim Howson Creutzberg, we compost them. We want activities over the summer. In Nicholas, Sage Nakamoto, as many pumpkins as we can May, due to the marathon route Maya, Joseph, Matthis, Lee to make a beautifully lit trail changes, the New Edinburgh and Bridget. A special thank that can be walked through. Cheering Station had to you to our awesome volun- The annual community picnic was full of fun and games. Big or small, we want all your change its location to Mackay teers who among other things the Stanley Park Fieldhouse. were most popular with the pumpkins!! More details will from in front of the Fieldhouse. cooked hundreds of hot dogs, With the help of a Canada young footballers in the neigh- follow. Despite the change, residents wrangled excited children dur- Summer Jobs grant, the CCC bourhood. We would like to At this time, we are putting of New Edinburgh helped ing races, and cleaned up the was able to hire a summer thank Alex for all of his hard out a call for Hosers. Yes, us place No. 1 again and we place in 15 minutes flat so student and open the building work and wish him a success- it’s that time of year to start received a cheque from race that all of us could be home and the snack bar for 30 hours ful first year at the University thinking about ice. If you are organizers for all our efforts. in time for the World Cup every week. Local resident of Ottawa. interested in becoming part of Final: the lovely Gittens clan our elite group of icemakers, Thank you again to everyone Alexandre Gittens proved to And finally the New who came out! (Carole, Simon, Alex and be a great choice as Fieldhouse please contact Brian Torrie at Bianca), Jeannie Hunter Edinburgh Garage Sale; [email protected] or 613- For a change, our Annual Manager. Alex quickly estab- Council would like to thank New Edinburgh Picnic took and husband Chris Neale, lished a rapport with local kids 747-7951 to sign up and get Brian Torrie, Joseph Cull, all those who donated 10% scheduled in. place on July 11 this year and and could always be counted of their proceeds. The Garage the weather certainly could not Cathy McConkey, Nabanita on for a game or a freezie. Council meets every 2nd Giri, Helene Cohen, Tamara Sale is a key fundraiser for us Monday of the month, 7:30 have been better. Parents looked Fieldhouse activities were so please drop off your dona- on as their children got their Sorger, Stephanie Monteith, offered a couple of times a pm at the Fieldhouse. If you and Debra Conner. tion envelope at either 137 are interested in joining or vol- faces painted, played games, week and it was no surprise Stanley Avenue or 369 McKay and cooled off in the sprin- It has been a busy summer at that World Cup Wednesdays unteering please drop in or call Street or contact Cathy at 613- 613-746-0303 for more infor- klers. Special guest Monkey 746-0303 to arrange a pick up. Rock played a concert that mation.. We meet again on the delighted children and adults For the fall season we October 20. The Fieldhouse alike. And then there were have two events coming is available for rent for your the races. Our young athletes up in October. First is our next event. Please contact Jill excelled in such disciplines Halloween Howl which will Hardy at 613-746-1323. as the three-legged race, the potato sack race and the water balloon toss. The competition was fierce but the following children could claim victory (or second or third place) in their respective age groups: Washington Dorneval, Marc Chedore, Sebastian Matt, Jordan Duddek, Bria Ryan, New Edinburgh Cheering Station organizers: (l to r) Kathy Camryn Brosseau, William Godding, Caroline Matt, Caityln and Melodie Slater, Liz Adams, Duncan Hunter, Kane, Joseph Cull and Cathy McConkey.

50% off sales items Page 18 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2010 to Canadian history. LJB was a now known as The Academies prolific author and recognized of Arts, Humanities and House Proud: 22 Rideau Terrace authority on the exploration of Sciences of Canada) for “meri- Canada. As Ian Darragh of the torious historical work”, not- Becomes Burpee House Royal Canadian Geographical ing that “Mr. Burpee has added By Sheila Burpee Duncan (funded in part by American “The commissioners have not Society explains: “Generations works of great merit to our I must admit that my first reac- industrialist Andrew Carnegie approached these questions as before Pierre Berton and Peter national library of history.” tion to Elizabeth May’s article and located at the current two distinct groups of national C. Newman sounded the same He also received the Medaille in the Ottawa Citizen, support- Metcalfe and Laurier site) but representatives, each jockey- theme, Burpee wrote that aca- de Vermeil award from the ing heritage designation for 22 he also advocated actively and ing for advantage for its own demic historians had com- Académie Française for his Rideau Terrace (“Serendipity vocally for a National Library. side, but rather as members of mitted the crime of making work in Canadian history. But, House deserves to be protect- Unfortunately, he wouldn’t be a single tribunal, anxious to Canadian history dull. He tried he wouldn’t stay Mr. Burpee ed”, August 2, 2010) was: As around to witness the 1953 harmonise differences between to make it come alive by focus- for long. In 1936, he received if “Burpee” isn’t a bad enough Act of Parliament that eventu- the two countries, and to ren- ing on the exploits of the early an honorary doctorate from the name for a house. My sec- ally established the National der decisions which would be explorers in books such as The University of Toronto. He was ond reaction was: Hey, don’t Library of Canada. substantial justice to all legiti- Search for the Western Sea also elected president of the go trying to rename Burpee (1907), which tells the sto- RSC that year. House. For me, a strange mix ries of Samuel Hearne, the LJB is said to be best-known of embarrassment and pride La Vérendrye family, Peter for his work The Search for the has always been engrained in Pond, Alexander Mackenzie Western Sea: The Story of the the name Burpee. and David Thompson. He Exploration of North-western The embarrassment comes, also wrote a biography of Sir America (originally published of course, from the onomato- Sanford Fleming.” in 1907 with a new and revised poeic nature of the name and The March 19, 1927 edition 2-volume edition released in the way in which it lends itself of Saturday Night noted that, 1935). An October 1936 review to immature ridicule, especial- after releasing the biography describes it as a “gripping and ly during roll call on the first on Sir Sanford Fleming in informative tale” (not bad for day of class in a new school. 1915 (the year in which he a book on Canadian history!) (In my case, that was Grade also greeted the birth of his and refers to LJB as “one of 6 at St. Brigid on Springfield youngest child, Arthur), the the best known of Canadian Road). next ten years of LJB’s writing litterateurs.” [Note: Perhaps The pride comes, in no small career were focused on maga- I don’t have to explain to you measure, from the achievements zine articles and contributions that a litterateur is defined as of my grandfather, Lawrence J. to Encyclopaedia Britannica a “literary person; especially Burpee, the original resident of and other reference publica- a professional writer”. But, I 22 Rideau Terrace. One of his Photo Courtesy of Sheila Burpee Duncan tions. During those years, he will admit that I am grateful many ambitions was to popu- Lawrence J. Burpee lived at 22 Rideau Terrace from 1908 also found time to be presi- to that reviewer for bringing larize Canadian history and, until his death in 1946. dent of the Canadian Historical a new word into my vocabu- through his efforts, he became Association (from 1922-1925, lary.] a part of it. After shepherding the city’s mate interests on both sides of Sir Robert L. Borden later held At 71, LJB was still fixated Lawrence J. Burpee (hereaf- library through its early years, the boundary, and particularly the same post from 1930-1931) on Canada’s history. In an ter referred to as LJB) lived at LJB was then appointed the those of the common people.” and president of the Canadian April, 1944, letter, he noted: 22 Rideau Terrace from 1908 first Canadian Secretary In other words, behaving, as Author’s Association (from “I’ve been sweating over the until his death in 1946, along of the International Joint he more succinctly described 1924-1925). deadly dull job of making an with his wife, Maud, and their Commission (IJC), a post he in the title of his 1940 article, By 1927, he was back in the index for The Discovery of children, Ruth, Lawrence, occupied for the rest of his as “Good Neighbours”. (W. saddle, with six books being Canada”. But, he persevered Peggy, Ted (though I call him life. The IJC was founded in L. MacKenzie King, Canada’s released by five different pub- and the copy that I have of Dad) and Arthur. When Maud 1912 to investigate, resolve Prime Minister at that time, lishers. Included among these that, his final book, is lov- and LJB moved into Rideau and prevent boundary water referred to LJB’s Good were: On the Old Athabaska ingly inscribed to: “Bob [his Terrace with their 3 oldest chil- disputes between the United Neighbours article as “a work Trail, a story of the fur trade pet name for Maud] with her dren, he was already midway States and Canada, countries of real national service”.) route, inspired by his own husband’s love, June 1945.” through his 1905 to 1912 tenure that share 2000 miles of water To focus only on LJB’s travels in the area; Journals He died the next year. as Ottawa’s first chief librar- comprising forty percent of employment history during of La Verendrye, celebrat- Justice John E. Read, ian. In that role, he not only their boundary. In describing his residency at 22 Rideau ing the exploits of this native Judge of the International witnessed the 1906 opening the commission’s dispute res- Terrace would be missing out born Canadian explorer; and Court of Justice (the only of Ottawa’s first public library olution methods, LJB noted: on many of his contributions a Historical Atlas of Canada, Canadian judge elected to the covering every phase of International Court of Justice), Canada’s political, social and wrote: “There are few men economic history. who have made a more lasting In 1930, LJB became the imprint upon our day and gen- Canadian Geographical eration than Lawrence Burpee. Journal’s founding editor, and His writings will endure as held that position until 1936. long as Canadians are inter- In 1931, he was awarded the ested in our storied past.” Tyrrell Medal from the RSC And now, his home at 22 (originally founded as the Rideau Terrace, will also Royal Society of Canada and endure. October 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 19 built the Bluenose—Smith and wooden boats. So, when the Heritage mattered so little that Protecting our Heritage Rhuland. We dubbed our place, Nova Scotia government told the Nova Scotia government which included a gift shop us they planned to expropri- had these pieces of our his- By Elizabeth May the War in Vietnam. A friend and coffee shop, “Schooner ate our business to make room tory smashed and taken to the Newspaper coverage of the her- from St. Bartholomew’s, Carol Village.” We were very for- for a new concrete bridge, dump. I am not really over the itage designation of my home Burroughs, knew the little girls tunate to add the jaunty little we tried to have the schoo- grief of that experience. in Ottawa left some people who lived in the house in the schooner that Farley Mowat ners protected. We begged the When Ottawa city staff with questions. Back in July, at 40’s and 50’s. In 1948, the immortalized in The Boat Lunenburg Schooner Museum, informed me my house might the Calgary Stampede, I found family of J. Francois (Frank) who Wouldn’t Float. Farley the Maritime Museum of the be designated heritage, I was myself, somewhat incongru- Delaute moved in during the gave us the Happy Adventure, Atlantic, and Minister for thrilled. I just wish people ously, explaining the heritage summer. Frank and Alison had and we renovated it to add Heritage Sheila Copps to help as dedicated as the City of designation to Laureen Harper four daughters, Valerie, Judy, a viewing window so tourists protect the schooners. No one Ottawa heritage staff had who was upset to think the Elizabeth and Suzanne. Carol could see the living quarters had a budget to move them. We been around to protect those house might be torn down. She and Val are still close friends. below deck. It would be hard asked for any heritage agency schooners in 2003. When seemed to think I had already One of my campaigners to imagine two more iconic to take pieces of the schooners we don’t value our heritage, sold the house to a developer. at Sierra Club, Martin von representatives of Canada’s --salvage and save anything. we short-change our future. I couldn’t be happier the Mirbach, had built forts in the house will be protected and that backyard with other friends in a lovely family will be joining his youth. A friend who sum- the neighbourhood. I know that mers in Cape Breton whom Cezary and Margaret Fudali I had known for years as a will be as welcomed in our Montrealer had lived in the neighbourhood and love it as house as a child, and it was much as I have. I love New his dad, Stig Harvor, who Edinburgh and am so pleased had rented to John and Cate that I have found a small apart- Fraser. Harvor was a well- ment on Langevin for my fre- known architect and it was quent visits. And, of course, he who created a wonderful I am hoping the visits will ground floor apartment on the become more frequent with Noel Street side of the house. the anticipated breakthrough I sometimes felt posi- of serving as a Green Party tively dizzy from the num- Member of Parliament repre- ber of connections my house senting Saanich Gulf Islands. had to old and new friends. We moved in to 22 Rideau The first owners are the Terrace when my daughter was source of the heritage desig- two. Seventeen years later, we nation. The home was owned have sold it as part of my move by Lawrence J. Burpee from last year to British Columbia. approximately 1908 to 1946. I owe that house a lot. It has Lawrence Burpee was a promi- been a fabulous home for rais- nent Canadian who campaigned ing children. Hallways and for the National Library. He passages were transformed was private secretary to three into Hogwarts for birthday successive Ministers of Justice parties, rooms made scary and was the first secretary to the at Halloween and joyous at International Joint Commission Christmas. In spring, the whole in 1912. He held that position, house and large yard are ringed playing a key role in Great with branches heavy with lilac Lakes and St. Lawrence River blossoms. How could I ever issues, until his death in 1946. want to see it demolished? Beyond the fact that I love Over the years, through com- the house, I could never oppose plete serendipity, I found that I a heritage designation. I have had known friends of the own- campaigned to protect heritage ers going back to the 1940s. houses for decades. When I Through sheer coincidence, I was practicing law in Halifax, traced the lineage of the house I represented the local heritage right back to the point when group on a pro bono basis to the first owners sold it. I have protect Victorian row housing often thought it should be called along the Public Gardens. In Serendipity House. When the the worst pyrrhic victory of previous owner, Robin Boys, my legal career, I raced to showed me through the house the houses, clutching an emer- back in 1993, she told me that gency injunction to stop the the Hon. John Fraser, for- demolition, and found the bull- mer Speaker of the House, had dozers on top of the rubble. rented the house. John and Far more painful was los- Cate Fraser are old friends so ing my family business and I enjoyed being able to tell the Canadian heritage it rep- them I was moving in to their resented, to expropriation by old place. Another friend the Nova Scotia government. remembered the Lovejoys From 1973 to 2003, my fam- who had lived in the house in ily operated a restaurant on the 1960s and 70s and given board an old fishing schooner, her many happy afternoons beached along the banks of the making crafts in the kitchen. Margaree River on the Cabot The Lovejoys, they told me, Trail on Cape Breton Island. were also activists and active The schooner was the last sur- in the effort to help young men viving fishing schooner built in from south of the border make 1918 by the same Lunenburg, their way to Canada to avoid Nova Scotia shipyard that Page 20 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2010 have extensive experience I wanted to know more about tigious “Community Builder working with marginalized Keenan and asked about his Award” from United Way’s In Our Midst youth and those economically very unique and original name. Director of Inclusion, Mr. disadvantaged. Keenan has Richard Plummer adding tutored children with ADD yet another notch to his (attention deficit disorder) long list of achievements. and Julie worked a decade At this point, I just had Louise Imbeault at Christie Lake Camp. to ask him: “When do Their common dream has you find time to play?” grown and they are proud He smiled and said: Live Work Play to have a permanent name “Julie and I try to bal- Welcome back dear readers to This edition’s profile is a bit for their “baby” calling it: ance our lives each day this fall edition of the New unique. It features Keenan LIVEWORKPLAY (in a with some down-time.” Edinburgh News. The sum- Wellar (our newest NECA brand new location at 1155 They both love relaxing mer was incredibly “tropi- board member) but equally Lola Street). Please visit over a chilled G&T cock- cal” and lasted longer than his spouse Julie Kingstone. the website at: www.live- tail (Beefeater preferred) usual. I hope you enjoyed Together they form a dynamic workplay.ca for more info. while grilling their rib every minute of the season. team, the Yin and Yang, two The day I interviewed steaks on the BBQ. Both If I said to you: LIVE WORK sides of one coin, soul mates, Keenan, I quickly realized Photo: Louise Imbeault very athletic, after dinner PLAY what would be your first as they forge ahead united by the powerful influence his Keenan Wellar and Julie Kingstone. they enjoy rollerblading thought? Some of you might the same goals—preparing wife of nine years holds. in their new surroundings answer: Sounds like a recipe and promoting a better place These two have been joined He explained that it is the fam- (they moved to Archive Square for a balanced lifestyle; others for people born with intel- at the hip since their univer- ily name of his father’s school on Stanley in August 2009) might answer: Utopia, all I do lectual disabilities to live, sity days. Julie keeps things principal (Mr. Fred Keenan) and taking candid photos of is work, work, work—I haven’t encouraging them to thrive in check, balancing for both a in his hometown of Latchford the wonderful green spaces played much since my youth. and achieve their full potential. healthy rhythm and working Ontario. His father was a pro- in our area. They both enjoy Both answers are true. We strive In 1997 they founded a chari- pace, prompting me to re-write fessor and Keenan followed music and take part in local to achieve happiness in our table organization with a grant the old saying: “behind every in his footsteps, entering festivals, such as Bluesfest. daily commitments and activi- from the Ontario Trillium great man”… to read “BESIDE Teacher’s college in 1993. He Each fall, they are off on ties hoping to start living before Foundation called “Special every great man there’s was a special education teach- an annual pilgrimage to New retirement knocks at the door. Needs Network”. They both an equally great woman!” er’s assistant for a few years and York City for the US Open tutored students from his home. Tennis tournament. This month A career change happened they are going to Whistler B.C. while in university where his for a conference, adding a few interest in information tech- days of relaxation and tour- nology landed him a job with ing on the west coast. Next Ingenia Communications, a month, the two will be fly- software engineering company ing to the romantic Caribbean run by the students at Carleton island destination of Turks and U. During this time, Keenan Caicos for well deserved time achieved a Masters degree in alone to rekindle and com- applied language studies (lin- mune with each other and guistics), specifically iden- hopefully make room for new tifying literacy barriers. He creative endeavours they will recently received a certificate implement upon their return. in non-profit marketing from I thank you both, Keenan the Sprott School of Business. and Julie, for agreeing to give A passionate person, Keenan us an overview into your very finds time to volunteer by shar- busy, productive and pas- ing his technological exper- sionate lives and I’m sure tise on the NECA board as our readers will enjoy meet- a consultant to help revamp ing you both in our midst. and promote the communi- Welcome to the Burgh. We ty’s social media and website wish you continued success in strategy. Earlier this year, he all your projects and a won- was presented with the pres- derful vacation by the sea! October 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS - ELECTION GUIDE Page 21

Ottawa Municipal Elections - October 25 NECA Executive Interviews Information for Voters Ottawa’s municipal elec- introduced by the Province tion will be held on Monday, of Ontario. Voters who can- 8 of 10 Ward 13 Candidates October 25, 2010, from 10 am not present an acceptable proof The Board of the New collaborative approach and the experience, track record, to 8 pm. Eligible voters will be of identity and residence will Edinburgh Community Alliance with whom we feel we can and the attributes to make a casting ballots for the follow- have to complete an applica- (NECA) has taken a close inter- work closely; fine Councillor for Rideau ing offices: tion and make a statutory dec- laration which may delay the est in the slate of candidates • Stance on larger issues such Rockcliffe. We encourage you • Mayor voting process. for Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward as Kettle Island Bridge, to visit her website www.shei- • City Councillor 13. Due to the large number laperry.ca for additional infor- The City of Ottawa’s voters’ LRT, Lansdowne Park, etc. • School Board Trustee of candidates—many of them mation. list is compiled from informa- relatively unknown to most The NECA Board invited The Board was also impressed tion received from Ontario’s residents—we felt it impera- each candidate to join us for an by Corry Burke. He is a resi- NEW! Municipal Property Assessment tive to meet them all and assess hour-long individual interview. dent of New Edinburgh and a Corporation and will be avail- their strengths. Our criteria for Eight of the ten candidates fine Candidate. We are proud able for review at the City’s accepted the invitation. In this Identification Now Elections Office and Client assessment were: to have him as a member of our Required! way we engaged them in con- community. Service Centres until Monday, • Understanding of our com- versation on political issues munity and its issues; The other Candidates showed All voters and proxy voters October 25, 2010, during nor- and on personal aspirations. various strengths and seemed will be required to present a mal business hours. If you are • Experience working with It was a useful and revealing to share a personal commit- prescribed proof of identity and not on the voters’ list, you City Hall and getting things process. ment to public service; we wish residence in order to receive will be required to complete an done; In the final analysis, a clear them well. (Mr. Maheu and a ballot at their voting loca- application to add your name • Personal qualities—some- favourite emerged, Sheila Mr. Parker did not respond to tion. This is a new requirement to the voters’ list. one who demonstrates a Perry. We believe she has our invitation.) But the NECA Board believes the above-men- tioned candidates demonstrat- Voting Day October 25 10 am - 8 pm Pre-election Forum ed priorities and approaches that were most in line with the Advance Voting Days October 2 10 am - 5 pm Hear the Candidates Speak! concerns of this community. October 14 10 am - 8 pm We encourage New Edinburgh to get out and vote on October Thursday, October 14, 7 pm 25; that is the primary objec- tive. The Local Lineup of Candidates Rockcliffe Park Public School Ottawa Carleton District Ward 13 – Rideau-Rockcliffe School Board Trustee (Zone 6) Featuring candidates for mayor and ward Councillor • Corry Burke giving brief speeches and audience questions • Mohamoud Abdulle • Richard Cannings YOUR • Bronwyn Funiciello • Peter Clark • John Marshall • Harley Collison Online Search Tools Will • Rawlson King Ottawa Catholic School • Maurice Lamirande Board Trustee (Zone 10) • Pierre Maheu Make Voting Easier in • Megan Crowe • James Parker V • Tom Duggan • Sheila Perry October`s Election • Thérèse Maloney Cousineau Ottawa - With the first advance A second resource, a voter • Bruce Poulin voting day in this fall’s munici- search tool, allows the public to pal election just weeks away, determine whether they are on the City has launched two new the 2010 Voters’ List by enter- Voting by Proxy Ballot web applications to allow the ing name, date of birth and O Ottawa residents who are have the completed form cer- public to find their voting loca- property address. Depending qualified voters but not able tified at the Elections Office tion and learn whether they are on the answer, there are corre- to vote on October 25 (or or any Client Service Centre on the 2010 Voters’ List. sponding applications to have advance voting days) may during regular business hours, Finding your voting place their name added or changed appoint a friend or fam- or on one of the advance vot- will now be as easy as entering to the list or to have their name ily member—called a vot- ing days from noon to 5 pm. your property address. Voting removed. T ing proxy—to vote on their Deadline for certification is locations for all three voting For more information, visit behalf. 4:30 pm October 25. days will be displayed, as well ottawa.ca/vote. Residents with- To do so they must complete A voting proxy must be an as voting hours, accessible out access to ottawa.ca/vote are an Appointment of Voting eligible voter in Ottawa and entrances, closest intersections still encouraged to phone the Proxy form (available from can vote on behalf of only and bus route information. Elections Office 613-580-2660 the Elections Office or any one person, unless represent- An additional link will show (TTY: 613-580-2401) or 3-1-1 E of the City’s Client Service ing his or her own family the voting location on Google with any election-related ques- Centres). The person voting members. For more informa- Maps. tions. COUNTS on the resident’s behalf must tion visit ottawa.ca/vote. Page 22 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS - ELECTION GUIDE October 2010 Corry Richard Peter Harley Burke Cannings Clark Collison As an Ottawa businessman and long Transit, Taxation, and term resident of Manor Park, former Transparency city councillor Richard Cannings We must continue to pressure the worked passionately to preserve the Federal, Quebec Provincial and Ontario architectural history of Ottawa. He was Provincial Governments to reassess instrumental in having the ByWard Kettle Island. A tunnel exiting the Market area designated as an architec- Macdonald Cartier Bridge to a small tural conservation zone, preserving the Queensway extension at the on ramp Cattle Castle and Central Chambers; above the University of Ottawa solves and he fought the Kettle Island Bridge this issue. There is absolutely no need proposal. for a downtown tunnel. See the Transit Moved by people who were unhappy site of Calgary, Alberta to see a light with the indifference of City Council rail system I have ridden and view the to the concerns of residents in our ward video. OC Transpo will be run and the Many people will remember Peter as public better served if management is When you cast a ballot for councillor and our city, Richard has chosen to return to politics. the Regional Chairman for the Regional selected from members of the rank and on October 25th, I would like you to Municipality of Ottawa Carleton or as file rather an incompetent City Staff. consider voting for a candidate who the Mayor of Cumberland. has the energy, integrity and shared After leaving municipal politics, values to represent our community. I Peter served as the Executive Director am asking for your support because of the Standards Council of Canada this job is a 24 hour per day commit- (1999 – 2008). ment, seven days a week, and you In 2007, Peter moved to Rideau/ deserve no less. Rockliffe to be close to his family and I don’t need to tell you how much grandchildren. He also re-engaged his we pay to live here, and it’s important interest in the comings and goings of we get a return of service. I am a can- community life in the City of Ottawa. didate who will work with other coun- Peter became especially concerned cillors to ensure that investments come about the state of the City’s finances. back into our neighbourhood. The first As Regional Chair, the Councils Peter thing I will do if elected is to bring the led had only 1 tax increase, Reserve various communities in our great ward A case in point is Lansdowne Park. Funds were doubled from $225 million Council ignored the pleas of everyone to $500 million and debt was reduced Using the latest technologies we can together forming an advisory commit- focus wasted tax dollars on important tee to identify the top priorities for the in the Glebe to reconsider a mas- by $100 million. It is imperative that sive high-rise redevelopment next to fiscal balance and economic growth core functions, i.e.: affordable sports coming years. That will be our man- for our children. We will provide an date and my responsibility to deliver. a UNESCO heritage site. Richard be a priority for the next City Council. believes the voices of our community Peter has a proven record for restoring analysis of all departmental spending As your councillor I will ensure we are being stifled. No one is listening to municipal balance sheets. to lessen the tax burden. have the means to properly deliver on the tax payers of the downtown core. Peter has always believed in prudent I have promised supporters a trans- basic services you rely on while mak- Richard will ally himself with sub- government today to allow for a future parency portal free of charge to our ing our community a better place to urban and rural councillors to address of providing City services and building community and City where every red work, live and play. I will treat your the issues and concerns of our urban an infrastructure for the longer term for cent of City expenditures is posted. tax dollars with the respect I do my community. Our voices need to be safe, locally empowered and vibrant It includes all salaries, all contractual own small business and young family. respected and listened to if we are to neighborhoods. obligations, the names of Corporation On October 25th, vote for our commu- make any progress in Ottawa. He will Peter has a strong belief in the role lobbies, and the how and why of out- nity, vote for Corry Burke. dedicate his efforts to ensure his con- of municipal government as the best side contracts awarded. It can also be stituents are getting the services they hope to develop a community and used as a referendum portal for public want and value for their tax dollars. city that reflects the values of Rideau/ input on major decisions affecting us Rockcliffe residents. all.

The New Edinburgh News invited Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward candidates to submit a 200-word statement identifying the top three priorities that the candidate would pursue if elected. At press time no submissions had been received from James Parker and Pierre Maheu. October 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS - ELECTION GUIDE Page 23 Rawlson Maurice Sheila Bruce King Lamirande Perry Poulin It is with great pleasure and enthusi- Why did I decide to join the elec- asm that I seek to represent the citizens tion race this year? of Rideau-Rockcliffe as your council- My interest in community has always lor at the upcoming Ottawa municipal been a sincere desire to make a differ- elections. ence. Building a strong community As you may well know, after 19 together in Ottawa is my chief objec- years of service to his community and tive. Safe, healthy, environmentally his city, Councillor Jacques Legendre friendly and sustainable communities will be retiring from office at the end are the result of strong leadership, of his term. I would like to sincerely good policy and sound planning. thank Mr. Legendre for his service and recognize him for the hard work, dedi- cation and uncompromised principles that he has brought to the table and to wish him good luck in all his future projects.

Rawlson King is running for Ottawa City Council in Ward 13, Rideau- Rockcliffe, because he believes we need more ordinary residents involved Rideau-Rockcliffe is a linguistically, in municipal politics who will foster economically and culturally diverse consensus, exercise good fiscal man- ward with some fifteen different com- agement, and create the right condi- munities. Finding consensus then is tions for greater economic and social What are the major issues in the not always easy. To do this, the skill vitality. I believe we only strengthen Ward? set of our councillor must be tailored our city if we consider the needs of all Rideau-Rockcliffe has great his- for this unique ward. of its residents and attempt to build a tory, diversity and many strengths. Among the registered candidates, one mutuality of interests that downplays However, major issues during this stands out with the most appropriate narrow ward perspectives, partisan next term will need to be addressed: qualifications: More than 25 years of experience as a community volunteer; and ideological viewpoints and crass • Building healthy, environmentally political calculations. Instead, we need bilingual resident in the ward and who friendly, safe and sustainable com- understands the complexities of our to emphasize improving our overall munities that Respect Heritage and quality-of-life. Fiscal restraint and communities. Someone who has taken reasonable development in Ward an appropriate stand on large-scale prudence are necessary to achieve 13. quality-of-life improvements, but they issues that matter to the entire ward • Transportation issues including (the interprovincial bridge, transit and should only be considered a means This makes this municipal election challenging a Provincial bridge to enable effective and affordable urban renewal) and ready to find solu- more important than ever. Our city crossing at Kettle Island. A bet- tions to the individual problems that investments in our community. These is undergoing constant transforma- ter solution must be found that investments include: an efficient, rapid plague us and ensure that no commu- tion and growth. As a result, we need will support all vehicles—including nity is left behind. transportation system that considers councillors who display the insight, trucks, crossing the Ottawa River. cyclists, pedestrians, and transit users, As your Councillor, my three top pri- leadership and responsibility needed to Homeowners and communities orities will be to continue to advocate repairs to our city’s ageing infrastruc- implement the projects that will bring must be respected in this deci- ture, making our environment cleaner, for an environmentally sustainable city our city closer to its full potential. It is sion making. Commuting choices by, among other things, reducing traf- creating a diversified business envi- for this reason that I am asking for your should include cycling, pedestrian, ronment that fosters more economic fic congestion, moving heavy trucks support on October 25th by electing roadway and transit routes that sup- out of residential areas and promot- growth, renewed investments in social me as your representative with these port the residential communities in housing and the arts, and strengthen- ing the city-wide bike network. I will specific goals in mind; we can work Ottawa. continue to oppose the Kettle Island ing our governance structure so that together today for a better tomorrow. residents are treated with respect and • Fiscal prudence and a review of Bridge option and my approach to fis- I thank you in advance for your kind city management in a culture of cal management at city hall will be to have an opportunity to meaningfully consideration and would like to assure participate in public life. This is my change. judge that which is “fair and reason- you that your support will make all the able” between tax-weary ratepayers vision for our city. If you share it, on Email: [email protected] difference. and the City services these funds are election day, vote for Rawlson King. Web: www.sheilaperry.ca intended to provide. Phone: 613-407-7434 October 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 24 Burgh Business Marketplace Supporting those who support the community

YOUR AD HERE. October 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 25 Managing Change: A Transition Year at CCCC 2010 has been, and continues Top Priority: After 4 and to all the volunteers who to be, a year marked by major Program, Begins Jan 2011 worked so hard to make this a changes at the CCCC, chang- One key initiative which we successful transition year for es affecting both our internal plan to have up and running by this signature CCCC event. operations, and our external January 2011 (with Registration Corridor Gallery environment as the political taking place in November The CCCC’s Corridor Gallery landscape is refashioned by the 2010) is an After 4 Program began the Fall with an engag- civic election later this month. for school-aged children. ing display of the photo- The CCCC began the year Susan and the Programming graphs emerging from the with the implementation of its Committee are currently work- After Glow Photo Marathon first ever staffing change when ing on the design of the program Challenge, launched this year our long-time Community to best respond to the needs of as an imaginative new addi- Coordinator Joanne Hughes families in the community, and tion to the Lumière Festival. moved on to new professional we encourage any interested There are also ambitious plans challenges. Since their arrival parents to contact the Office afoot for three new exhibi- in January, our new Director at 613-745-2742 or email tions in the New Year. The of Programming, Susan communitycentre@rogers. Gallery Committee has now Ashbrook and Administrative com if you would like to be posted a call, from which sub- Officer Kiki Cliff have been included in a planning meet- missions will be selected as working hard to learn the ropes ing in the coming weeks, to the basis for two of the exhibi- in their respective spheres, and, address such issues as cost, tions, while the third will high- within the constraints of their start and stop times, transporta- light the work of the graduates [email protected] 613-745-2742 part-time schedules, to meet tion and programming content. from the Ottawa School of Art. the myriad needs and demands Fundraising: We Mean As Councillor Legendre nity in this beloved building. of an active community cen- Changes Ahead in the departs from the municipal Business! Political Landscape: A Fond tre run by a volunteer Board Another vitally important proj- scene, he leaves with a firm On the Agenda: Crichton of Directors, many of whom Farewell to Councillor conviction about the next steps School Reunion! ect in the hopper at the CCCC Jacques Legendre have themselves been jug- is the completion of a profes- for 200 Crichton: “The time is Late-breaking news is that our gling busy professional lives Since its inception a decade fast approaching for the City to sionally developed Business ago, the CCCC has enjoyed the CCCC Fundraising Committee and hectic travel schedules. Plan to clearly demonstrate that take action to secure a perma- has come up with a plan to host While each one of us would unfailing support and assistance nent place for the community even under extremely conser- of our municipal Councillor a School Reunion Fundraising be grateful to have more vative assumptions, a CCCC- in this building. The Ontario Cocktail Party for all Crichton hours in the day to devote to Jacques Legendre. Indeed, Superior Court has ordered run operation at 200 Crichton Councillor Legendre was instru- School Alumni, along with for- the smooth operation of the would be financially viable, a judicial sale of the build- mer participants in the Crichton Centre, we have continued to mental at the outset in helping ing and a formal “divorce” of when/if the building is ultimate- to secure the funds needed to Day Care program and the make steady progress in diver- ly acquired for the community. the two parties. When the sale Lighthouse Programs which sifying our programs, broaden- purchase 200 Crichton from takes place, the only reasonable A core group of Board mem- the school board, and in bring- operated out of the school for ing our engagement with the bers, led by Treasurer Anne course of action is for the City many years. As always, we artistic community, and recast- ing about the original agree- to either purchase 200 Crichton, Thompson and Fundraising ment on which the much hoped also welcome all members of ing our signature Lumière Chair Colin Goodfellow, has or to assist the CCCC to make the community to come and Festival to more closely for TSOD/CCCC partner- the purchase itself. Failing an been hard at work collabo- ship was to have been based. join the fun at this memo- reflect the CCCC mandate. rating with representatives of intervention of this kind, New rable and memory-filled event! Throughout the struggles of Edinburgh could lose the com- Among the most important Deloitte Canada to put the fin- the subsequent decade, from While plans are still in the early changes in our internal modus ishing touches on the Business munity centre it has fought so stages, here are the details so far: the earliest days leading up to long and hard to preserve over operandi this year has been the Plan, which, as the judicial the attempted eviction of the • Date: Saturday, Nov 27, creation of Committees to take sale approaches, will be an the past ten years, and for the 2010 CCCC, and culminating in the first time since its founding on the substantive leg work essential tool both in our deal- lengthy court case which con- • Time: 5:30-8:30 pm in a variety of areas, includ- ings with the City, and in our in the early 1900’s, this his- cluded last spring, Councillor toric neighbourhood hub could • Place: Dufferin Room, 2nd ing Programming, Operations, forthcoming capital campaign. Legendre made every effort, Fundraising, Finance and be lost to the community.” Floor, 200 Crichton Street Another New Departure: despite the odds, to support While Councillor Legendre Communications. We are Lumière 2010 the interests of the CCCC at • Tickets: $50 each delighted that a good many makes clear that this view is • Theme: A time to celebrate In a separate article in this the City level, and to secure expressed in his capacity as (though never enough!) vol- edition of the NEN, Festival the place of the communi- school days at 200 Crichton, unteers from the community our retiring representative on share memories of its place in organizer Gertrude Wilkes ty in the building, in keep- Council, and not as an offi- have joined these Committees provides a detailed account ing with the spirit and intent our lives, and help to secure to lend their energy and exper- cial spokesman for the City, its future as a centre for com- of our “new look” Lumière of the original agreement. we are extremely grateful for tise in support of the efforts Festival 2010, ably directed by As he leaves his post on munity life for the generations of the CCCC Board and staff. his commitment to our heroic to come. Scott Florence of the locally City Council later this month, project, and can only hope that Our Programming renowned Company of Fools. Councillor Legendre looks his successor on Council will If you’re an alumnus(a) Committee, chaired by Despite the driving wind and back with considerable regret make every effort to take up of Crichton School and/ Ellen Goodman and Gillian rain that conspired against us on the unfinished business at the torch, and to ensure that or Daycare, don’t miss this Campbell, has been par- to quash the lanterns and gen- 200 Crichton. He recalls the the decade long campaign to chance to reconnect with your ticularly active in generat- erally dampen the proceedings, immense enthusiasm of the “Keep Crichton Public” comes old cronies, treat yourself to an ing new ideas and initiatives, Scott and his team succeeded in agreement’s original architects to a successful conclusion with evening of great food, old (and and this fall, our Director of creating many a magic moment at the creation of what was to the acquisition of 200 Crichton new) friends and fine wine, Programming Susan Ashbrook at the festival with high qual- have been a model partner- for ongoing community use. and support the CCCC’s ongo- has put together a broad-rang- ity performances and an irre- ship, successfully preserving ing campaign to Keep Crichton ing menu of activities for all pressible spirit of celebration. a heritage building for com- As you meet with the can- Public! didates in the coming weeks, ages from infant to Adult retir- This year’s festival marks munity and educational use, Mark your calendars for ees. Programming Committee the first in what the CCCC and setting the gold standard whether on the doorstep or at the All-Candidates Meeting on November 27, and send member and popular CCCC intends to adopt as an ongo- for other communities with us your email addresses fitness instructor Sharon ing “Lumière Artist-in- surplus school properties. He October 14th, please remem- ber to seek out their views (and those of your school Collins is currently working Residence” model, and we are laments that “making this part- friends) for our invitation list: on a survey of programming delighted to report that Scott nership work was simply not on this issue, and to find out what steps they are prepared [email protected] needs and interests in the com- has agreed to continue in that on the agenda of The School or 613-745-2742. munity, an initiative which we role for the immediate future, of Dance management” and to take to ensure that when the hope will soon be launched as (and indeed is already hatch- in hindsight, it is clear that sale takes place, the City does Check out www.crichtonccc. a basis for focusing our future ing his plans for 2011!) Many this promising enterprise its part to help secure a per- ca for more details as plans program development efforts. thanks to Scott and his team, was doomed from the outset. manent place for the commu- unfold. Page 26 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2010 through improvisation, move- 613-747-1514, golouise@rogers. experience you will never want ment, theme, character and voice. com OR Sharon Collins at 613- to stop!!! Crichton Cultural We begin with myths, fairytales 816-4307 info@sharonhealthpro STOTT PILATES and classic stories, and then motion.com. Stuart Maskell Community Centre move on to creating original Early bird: total body work-out Tuesday, Friday 9- 10 am tales! Mondays & Thursdays 7:30 - Wednesday 6- 7 pm OH, THE DRAMA! 8:30 am Register at [email protected], For 6-9 year olds A dynamic warm up followed 613-796-3476. Mondays 4 – 5 pm by 20 minutes of cardiovascular As a certified STOTT Pilates Sept 20 to Nov 29 (10 wks) work, 20 min of strength exer- Instructor, Stuart bases his mat No class Oct 11 cises. Finish with a stretch and classes on the principles of Fee: $105 cool down to leave you fit and posture. This is effective, espe- Come and explore your creative focused to face the day. cially for toning the mid-sec- side through theatre. Using Fusion on the ball: have a blast! tion. Pilates Matwork focuses improvisation, acting, charac- Mondays 9-10 am on increasing abdominal and ter, poems and plays, you will back strength and mobilizing the This class focuses on overall spine! unleash your creativity and dis- functional strength and core sta- cover the star within! bility. We will end this class with Fall Programs an extended stretch and deep Yoga/Meditation Wellness/Fitness relaxation. GENTLE HATHA YOGA Unless otherwise indicated, register for TAOIST TAI CHI INTERNAL Heather MacDonald programs at the CCCC at 613-745-2742 or ARTS OF HEALTH Tuesdays 9 - 10:30 am [email protected]. Wednesdays 11am – 12:30 pm Sept 21 to Nov 23 (10 wks) Sept 22 to Nov 24 (10 wks) Jan 11 to Mar 15 (10 wks) Tuesdays 4 – 5:30 pm Jan 12 to Mar 16 (10 wks) Fee: $100 Children Sept 21 to Nov 23 (10 wks) Fee: $126 A class for everyone, which Fee: $135 ™ incorporates easy and soft move- For all childrens programs, reg- The Taoist Tai Chi internal arts Students will explore a variety of health help people of all ages ments designed to create relax- ister at CCCC 613-745-2742 or ation of the body and mind and [email protected]. of media, with new projects each relieve stress. Regular practice week. Drawing, painting and of these arts leads to improved provide a restorative experience AFTER SCHOOL CULTURE three dimensional work will be balance, coordination and ability Fitness fusion: a rejuvenation of even for those with limited phys- CLUB included. Materials supplied. to focus. The gentle stretching body and spirit ical capabilities. Tuesday & Wednesdays 7:30 - Monday to Friday, 3:30 to 6 pm PASSION FOR ART and turning movements promote IYENGAR YOGA Sept 2010 - June 2011. relaxation of muscles, ligaments 8:30 am Barbara Young Fee: $170 per month per child. Art for 13-16 year olds and tendons, thereby improving The focus here is functional fit- Register at 613-728-8647. Wednesdays 4 – 5:30 pm circulation. ness beginning with a 15min [email protected]. • Arts & culture Sept 22 to Nov 24 (10 wks) • Sports and physical activities TARGETING THE STRESS extended cardiovascular warm Mondays, 9 - 10:30 am, Level 2 Fee: $135 up move into a fusion of Pilates, • Cooking and nutrition TRAP Karin Holtkamp Students will explore a variety Sharon Collins strength exercises and yoga. Register at 613-422-8384 • Special events of media, with new projects each • Homework time Thursdays, 1 – 2 pm ZUMBA: a Latin-based aerobics [email protected]. week. Drawing, painting and Oct 7 to Nov 25 dance class Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8 pm, Level 1 • Healthy snacks served each printmaking will be included. day Register at 613-816-4307 or Wednesdays 9 - 10 am Thursdays, 9 -10:30 am, Level 1/ Materials supplied. [email protected]. Gentle Yoga • And lots more! Zumba is a dynamic work out JUST DANCE! Chronic stress can result in heart designed to be fun and easy to Iyengar yoga teaches postures Arrangements can be made for Have a ton of fun learning the disease, stroke, diabetes, weak- do. It combines simple dance that bring flexibility, strength and Culture Club kids to attend class- dance steps and moves for a vari- ened immune system, impaired steps with a Latin flavor that endurance. Awareness deepens es running in the after school ety of different dance styles. memory, digestive or sleeping anyone can do! It is a fun work- as students learn to practice with hours. For 6-8 year olds difficulties along with a host of out for any age. precision and subtlety. Slow KALARTASCOPE Thursdays 4 – 5:00 pm other physical symptoms. This Core training: Physical strength stretching improves flexibility, workshop was developed using and a guided relaxation helps Art for 6-8 year olds Sept 23 to Nov 25 (10 wks) comes from our centre the latest research in behavior reduce stress and tension. Fridays 4 – 5:30 pm Thursdays 8:45 – 9:45 am For 9-12 year olds change and teaches individuals Sept 24 to Nov 26 (10 wks) Thursdays 5 – 600 pm tools to help them identify and This class focuses on gaining Fee: $125 Sept 23 to Nov 25 (10 wks) cope with stress. power in the core of our body. This is a busy program, with Fee: $105 The class has been developed DANCEFIT explorations into all sorts of art, using Pilates as well as sports THEATRE STORIES Alex MacDonald intended to spark the student’s conditioning techniques. Mondays, Fridays: 10 -11 am imagination. Different projects For 10-12 year olds Register at 613-748-0870. Stretch: A delicious hour of each class. Be prepared to have Mondays 5 – 6 pm Sept 20 to Nov 29 (10 wks) stretch, release, and relaxation lots of fun, and dress for mess! A fun way to dance yourself into Fridays 7:30-8:30 am Materials supplied. No class Oct 11 shape! No dance ability required Fee: $105 just a love of dancing! Start your week-end with a TAKE PART Drama is the art of creative sto- release of your tension as well Art for 9-12 year olds rytelling. Explore storytelling Alex MacDonald as relaxing your mind and body Tuesdays, Thursdays : 6-7 pm using soft music to encourage KUNDALINI YOGA Mondays 11 am -12 pm breath and full body movements. John Yazbeck Mondays, 7:30 - 9 pm Wednesdays: 10 -11 am SOCARAMBA Register at 613-747-8111, Register at 613-748-0870. Alex Eloise [email protected]. Suitable for a wide range of Saturdays 10 - 11 am abilities and ages, the class con- Mondays 6 - 7:30 pm Flex, stretch, connect, focus sists of a warm-up to get the Register at socaramba@gmail. and relax. The benefits of Yoga body going, exercises to stretch com. are well documented and well and strengthen the muscles and a Socaramba focuses on cardiovas- known. Dynamic exercises com- dance section to work on balance cular and muscular endurance, bined with relaxation and medita- and co-ordination. mind and body coordination, tion techniques help you: create agility, balance and most impor- a calm mind and stay centered BRIGHT AND EARLY tantly on creating a new lifestyle. in the midst of chaos; develop FITNESS Once you taste the Socaramba a more powerful and resilient Register with Louise Hannant at October 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 27 body;build confidence and a pos- MONKEY ROCK FREESTYLE ACRYLICS itive self-image and have fun! John King and Sheryl Parks Susan Ashbrook CCCC Office: Wednesdays, 4 - 5 pm Saturdays, 1:30 - 4 pm #307-200 Crichton Dance Fridays mornings, 10 - 10:45, Sep 25 to Dec 11 (10 wks) Ottawa, ON K1M 1W2 10:45 - 11:30, 11:30 - 12:15 No class Oct 16 and Dec 4 Phone: 745-2742 AFRO CARIBBEAN DANCE Register at www.monkeyrockmu- Fee: $205 Fax: 745-4153 Suzan Lavertu, Artistic sic.com or 613 421-0590. This course is not so much about www.crichtonccc.ca Director, 863-3493, [email protected] [email protected] Monkey Rock Music is a fun, painting as what you can create, Saturdays: entertaining and creative partici- including textures, special effects, SOULRHYTHMS: 10 - 11 am patory music program for young mixed media, photo transfers and life experiences. Creating a children and their adult caregiv- much more! Students will require journal is a great way to savour composition, basic file manage- adult dance class ment, and basic post-production. Dance Racine: 11 am -12 pm ers. Our primary goal is to instill their own painting supplies, other those moments of life you don’t a love of creating and experienc- supplies will be provided. This want to forget. You’ll learn how Technical and aesthetic issues children ages 4-6 pertaining to portraiture, land- Mouvement Kwèyol: 12-1 pm ing music that will last a lifetime! program is suitable for all levels to use collage and mixed media of students. techniques to express yourself, scape and still life photography children ages 7-12 will also be explored. Kubuli Dance Company Visual Arts OIL & ACRYLIC PAINTING visually and through writing, in Program: 1 - 2 pm Susan Ashbrook many unique ways. Thursdays, 1 - 3:30 pm General ages 12-18 DRAWING WITH THE FROM T-SHIRT TO GARDEN Sep 23 to Nov 25 (10 wks) RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN SCULPTURE WORKSHOP DESIGN YOUR OWN Our programs are designed not Fee: $165 Jinny Slyfield Herman Kluck GARDEN only to teach dance but also to Thursdays, 1 - 3:30 pm Drop-in fee: $20 per class promote the development of Sunday 10 am - 4pm Cheryl Green Oct 21 to Nov 25 (6 wks) A relaxed painting environment Nov 21 (1 day) Saturdays, 9 - 11:30 am well-rounded, culturally aware Fee: $115 and strong principled young per- for those who wish to develop Fee: $95 Sep 25 to Dec 4 (10 wks) their artistic skills at their own sons. Learn to see and then to draw, Create, in one day, a wonder- No class Oct 16 pace. Open to all levels of paint- with proven techniques taught by ful sculpture for your garden or Fee: $165 ers, instruction is individual, this teacher for the last 20 years. inside. Satisfaction guaranteed. In Looking at the garden that you although if the group wishes, any Hundreds of satisfied students the one day workshop, you will have - making a list of the prob- number of skills and techniques will attest that this is a class learn the basics of working with lems and, more excitingly, a can be addressed as class exer- worth taking to set them on the an armature, tin foil and T-shirt, ‘wish’ list. We then progress to cises. road to drawing and then painting to create a one-of a-kind garden trying out different layout plans. with no inhibitions. There will be WATERCOLOUR: BEG/INT statue. You don’t need any sculpt- Planting plans will also be dis- a nude model in class four. Leslie Anderson-Dorofi ing experience to join this class! cussed. Wednesdays, 7 - 9:30 pm PORTRAITS FIGURE PAINTING AND THE ART AND CRAFT OF Sept 22 to Nov 24 (10 wks) Jinny Slyfield DRAWING STUDIO MEMOIR WRITING Fee: $165 Tuesdays, 7 - 9:30 pm John Jarrett Richard Taylor IRISH DANCE LESSONS Oct 19 to Dec 7 (8 wks) Learn/improve the basics of Wednesdays, 9:30 -12:30 pm Tuesdays, 7 - 10 pm with the Taylor School of Irish Fee: $223 watercolour and explore the Register at 613-594-0182, Sep 21 to Oct 12 (4 wks) Dance, Suzanne Taylor T.C.R.G, The human head is an interesting development of your individual [email protected]. Jan 11 to Feb 1 (4 wks) Thursdays 7 - 9 pm style through the application of study.. So many different com- In this workshop the model will Fee: $85 Register at 613-231-1215, compositional elements, design, ponents…Take a nose here, an sustain a pose over two sessions Shape your personal experiences [email protected] colour and lighting. www.tayloririshdance.com. eyebrow there and place them in for a total of six hours. This will together with a little research to proportion. Voila! a portrait! This COLOUR MIXING permit participants to complete craft your own memoir. Using Irish dance lessons are available class is for all levels, from begin- WORKSHOP a painting or to do a number of published memoirs and fictional to girls and boys of all ages. Irish ner to advanced, and we will Susan Ashbrook sketches or drawings. techniques such as characteriza- dance is an excellent and fun way have a live model in each class Saturday & Sunday, 9 am - 4 pm tion, description, setting, dia- to strengthen and develop skills FOUNDATION IN DIGITAL All media except watercolour. Oct 16 & 17 logue, learn how to give voice in music, tempo and rhythm, PHOTOGRAPHY Fee: $165 to your own life stories to make improve physical coordina- Fridays, 6 - 9 pm ORIENTAL BRUSH them universal and touch readers. tion and to learn about the Irish - PAINTING & This workshop will impart a clear Sep 24 to Nov 26 understanding of the science and culture through its tradition of CALLIGRAPHY Register at 613-562-3824 or TRIDENT JIU-JITSU physics of light and colour as it dance. Heather MacDonald [email protected]. Mondays & Wednesdays applies to the artist. It is based Wednesdays, 1 - 3 pm Learn the fundamentals of digital 8 - 10 pm Sep 22 to Nov 10 (8 weeks) on the Michael Wilcox School of Infants & Children image capture. Topics include: Mike Marshall 613-276-3944 or Fee: $115 Color theory. camera operation, lighting, [email protected]. HUSH-A-BYE BABIES Students will learn to create the BASIC COLLAGE Alice Davidson, unique strokes that combine to WORKSHOP Mondays, 10:30 am -12 pm produce ink paintings, also called Michelle Casey Register at 613-235-6025 “Sumi-e”. As they progress, they Monday 6 - 9 pm [email protected]; will understand how this innova- Oct 18 www.hushabyebabies.ca. tive new method makes it easy Fee: $60 A song and rhyme program to create beautiful ink works. If you’d love to learn how to for parent and baby (1mos. to Traditional and contemporary make art but are too afraid you 12mos). Learn a wide variety of methods will be explored. don’t have the skills it takes to tickles, rhymes, bounces, songs ACRYLIC PAINTING do so, then collage is the per- and lullabies to enrich your day Matt Gale fect medium for you! You’ll be to day activities with your baby. Tuesdays 1:00 – 3:30 pm amazed at how sticking things Discover the delight and magic Sep 21 to Nov 23 (10 wks) on a two- dimensional surface that comes with sharing songs Fee: $165 can not only become a wonder- and rhymes together. ful work of art but also a great If you’ve always wanted to learn INFANT & CHILD CPR tool for organizing your thoughts, to paint then this course is for plans and dreams. (LEVEL ‘A’) you! You will learn a variety of Erin Shaheen. For dates and to techniques, how colour, value, JOURNALING TOGETHER Register call 613-260-7309. composition and perspective Michelle Casey This Heart & Stroke Foundation can improve your paintings. Fridays, 6:30 – 9:30 pm course covers CPR for infant, Each week will consist of a brief Sep 24 to Nov 26 (10 wks) children and adults. Participants lesson and exercise and then Fee: $195 receive a course completion card students will work on their own Get together with a small group and Heart and Stroke booklet. paintings. once a week to reflect upon your Page 28 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2010 goal was to keep all the tradi- mance of “Brrring! Brrrring!” tions and elements put in place What we lacked in light, we by Lumière founder Joanne more than made up for in per- Hughes, while adding some formances: with well over a new flavours of our own. dozen different performance We were delighted by the troupes and nearly a hundred 2010 success of the AfterGlow performers in total, Stanley Photo Marathon and the enthu- Park was alive with activity! siasm it generated, as well as Samba Ottawa gave a spirited By Gertrude Wilkes Ottawa Lumière Festival pro- by the performance workshops start to the Evening of Light What happens if you hold a lan- duced by the Crichton Cultural and animation team, all new leading a parade of revellers tern festival without lanterns? It Community Centre has come this year! We consoled our- from the Crichton Cultural may sound like a zen koan, but to a beautiful end. This year, selves on Sept. 4th knowing Community Centre, spon- it was nearly the reality for the in addition to the Evening of that the weather was out of sors of the Lumière Festival, Ottawa Lumière Festival this Light celebration in Stanley our control. Despite the fierce into Stanley Park. The parade year, as Mother Nature took the Park on Saturday September winds that prevented us from was clearly visible from festival theme of REBIRTH to 4th, we offered lantern-build- lighting the park the way we either end of the park thanks heart and howled, and howled! ing workshops, performance Photo: Gertrude Wilkes Sarah lends a hand. had planned to do, the smiles to the Ottawa Stilt Union Despite winds that kept many workshops, and the exciting on the faces around us and the who towered above us all! of the lanterns at right angles AfterGlow Photo Marathon sound of children’s laughter interpreting and capturing Odyssey Theatre added to the ground and repeatedly to the programming. overcame any gloomy thoughts the themes. (Although offi- their colourful costumes and The vernissage of the and made it all worthwhile. cially closed, the exhibit of exquisite masks and perfor- AfterGlow Photo Marathon And there was certainly a lot photo marathon results can mance to the mix, as did Mala Challenge was held at for the youngsters to do! After still be seen in the Corridor Kala and the Blue Dragon the CCCC the evening of they’d been painted and cos- Gallery at the Crichton CCC.) and the Sri Lankan Youth September 7th. Challenge par- tumed in the Transformation Many thanks to the City of Dance Group. For the adults, ticipants, friends, family, and Tent, it was off to the races Ottawa, Heritage Canada, we had an oasis of calm sup- the public came together to with the free Plasmacar rides, Ottawa Festivals and the many plied by Camellia Teas and view the mounted photos from then Circus Arts workshops New Edinburgh businesses who their traditional Japanese Tea the Challenge. It was fascinat- led by Jean Guy Beaudry supported the festival again this Ceremonies, and performanc- ing to see the different inter- (with marvelous demonstra- year. Particular thanks to Janny es by A Company of Fools, pretations of the six themes, tions of Circus Arts by the and Jeff at Royal Lepage, Redux Delux and the engag- and to listen to the participants’ amazingly talented youngsters who have been staunch and ing Megan Jerome. Crossing war stories about completing of Mini Cirque!), free pup- unwavering supporters of the the boundaries of age was the the exercise. They all agreed pet making workshops, and a Festival throughout the years! Tine Rufaro Marimba Band, it was great fun and hoped it trip around the labyrinth and This year’s theme of Rebirth a favourite of young and old! would become an annual event. through the Land of Shadows! was no accident. A brand new Debborah Evraire took on Nigel Kilby of Folk Dancing Overall, we are pleased to Photo: Gertrude Wilkes festival team was in place to put the challenge to demonstrate for Fun brought the child out call the Festival a success! Lumière Preparations begin! the Lumière Festival together, to her children the many ways in adults, as well as engaging Thank you to all our volun- led by Scott Florence (multi- there are to be involved in the the spirit of the children who teers and to everyone who talented Director of A Company blew out the candles (thanks community, and to consider joined him in dance! Orleans came out despite the weather of Fools), Richard Cliff, be for glow sticks and flick- every idea as possible- even Young Players brought a to enjoy the culmination of Gertrude Wilkes, Natalie St- er lights!), the thousands of a photo marathon for an adult moment of calm and gales our grass-roots, community- Onge and J-M Landry along people who came out to visit who has never taken more of laughter with their perfor- based, month long festival. We the Festival’s Evening of Light than birthday party and pic- with the CCCC’s co-coordi- celebration had a great time. nic photos! Ms Evraire said nators, Susan Ashbrook and After a month of prepara- it was wonderful as an ama- Kiki Cliff. The team spent a tions and festivities, the 2010 teur to have the challenge of lot of time learning the ropes and making discoveries. Our Page 29 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2010 LEAF’s ‘Stop the Bridge’ Non-Event By Sophie Oliver Local Eco-Action Families (LEAF) raised over $7500 in a recent fundraiser to sup- port Manor Park Community Association (MPCA) as it engages legal representa- tion in its fight against a pro- posed Interprovincial bridge and truck crossing at Kettle Island. Thank you for all your generous contributions! The Non-Event (which exhorted community members NOT to attend a party on a Saturday night in June, but to redirect the cost of notional tickets to the fund) was LEAF’s first response to what they Left to right: Evie Gaffen, Thomas Baxter, Sebastian believe is an urgent need to raise Hayman, Milena Hayman, Daniela Hayman, Jane Wood, local awareness of the ongo- Steve Moffat, Ellie Wood and Caitlin Baxter. The kids of ing Interprovincial Crossings LEAF present Manor Park Community Association with a project. The new bridge will cheque for $7,850. The money was raised by their Stop the have a huge impact—both Bridge Non-Event. environmentally and other- assessment the public’s abil- formal legal opinion on how to wise—on our community. It is ity to input into, and appeal best proceed in order to ensure important that we understand against, the bridge decision that our concerns are addressed. what is happening and why is much reduced. In direct and that our voices are heard in response to this, the MPCA If you would like to the decision-making process. has engaged an environmental know more about the prog- In an early phase of the lawyer whose immediate task ress of the Interprovincial Crossings project, the Province will be to ask pointed questions Crossings Project, or you of Ontario opted out of con- of the Province of Ontario, would like to make a dona- ducting an Environmental highlighting the community’s tion to the ‘Stop the Bridge’ Assessment of the bridge’s concerns. Based on his find- legal fund, please go to www. impact. Without such an ings, the lawyer will provide a stopthebridge.org for details. Page 30 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2010 Kids Helping Kids Through Music By Nicolas Côté I would like to invite you and the entire community of New Edinburgh to a fundrais- ing concert in which I will be performing with a team of other accomplished young musicians between the ages of 13 and 17. The concert will be held on November 7 at 4 pm at MacKay United Church (corner of Dufferin

Kids Helping Kids performs their 5th fundraising concert November 7 at MacKay United. and MacKay). All of the pro- port of the community and the ceeds will go to help support greater city of Ottawa, we were the Peaceful Children’s Homes able to raise $4,000 at each in Cambodia. event. This money was used to The young musicians who buy rice, seeds and tools: The will be performing at the con- children grow much of their cert are active participants in food themselves. other musical ensembles in After the concert, there will Ottawa. Several performers are be a reception with delicious members of the Ottawa Youth desserts and a silent auction. Orchestra. Many are also prize Tickets are $15 for adults and winners at the Kiwanis Music $5 for children and are avail- Festival. The concert repertoire able at Books on Beechwood will include works by Vivaldi, and The Leading Note (370 Bach, Mendelssohn, and other Elgin Street). Space permit- classical composers. ting, tickets will also be on sale This is the fifth fundrais- at the church door. ing concert organised by Kids If you have any ques- Helping Kids. The organization tions, please send an email to is made up of young musicians [email protected] or call 613)- from Ottawa who work to sup- 730-2712. Either I or another port a charity which provides member of Kids Helping Kids a warm, loving home envi- will be happy to help you in ronment for 166 Cambodian any way we can. If you are children who are orphaned due unable to attend the concert but to AIDS or by the sex trade. would still like to contribute to I was fortunate to perform in this youth initiative, you can the previous four concerts, and also make a donation at www. thanks to the tremendous sup- khk-es.ca. October 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 31 Grand Gala Concert at MacKay United Church October 24 By Linda Roininen that the fundraising was going and he knew about the fund- Leah: I hope that now that Back in June of 2007 Leah well for the piano, I had no raising effort at MacKay, and MacKay has a fine concert Roseman approached MacKay idea that we were so close to offered to help. piano, that we can find a way United Church after having our goal! Jessica has been to hear a to continue to have regular held her year-end student recit- Linda: When you started the couple of our concerts, and I concerts there with my col- al there. She thought with its concert series in 2007 did you knew that she had performed leagues. excellent acoustics, the church think that the piano would be at a couple of Gala fundraisers There is so much great reper- deserved a much better piano. in place by June of 2010? in Ottawa. We are really for- toire to share that is not heard She offered to hold a tunate to have an art- often enough in Ottawa. I hope series of fundraising ist like Jessica in our that since we have established concerts in order to community. She is one a regular series, with a won- purchase that “better of the finest violinists derfully loyal audience, that piano”. Fast for- I’ve ever heard, and I the momentum will continue. ward to June 2010, knew that when ask- I first became interested in and the new Yamaha ing people to donate this project since it is in my C7 Concert Grand their time it is impor- neighbourhood, and as the Violinist Jessica Linnebach. Piano HAS arrived tant to ensure that they residents of other areas of our in the sanctuary at have the freedom to city know, it’s lovely to be couldn’t have done it without MacKay United perform the music able to walk to a concert with all the support from the musi- Church. After a few that they really want your neighbours. We’re lucky cians, the congregation and the months of settling to play. With perform- that MacKay United Church community. Thank you! into its new home the ers as in demand as has such warm acoustics for Tickets go on sale September 7 Yamaha will be put Jessica and Jean, the chamber music and has been and can be purchased from through its paces in MacKay United Church will unveil their new key is asking them so welcoming. Books on Beechwood, The a Gala Fundraising baby—Grand Piano that is—at the upcoming early enough! We The Gala Fundraising Leading Note, or the church Concert on October Gala Concert on Oct 24. started to plan this Concert begins at 7:30 pm office (Adults $30 Seniors $25 24. The celebra- concert last Spring. October 24, 2010. There will Students $20). For more infor- tion will feature Leah: When we started the Linda: Why have you cho- be a celebratory reception fol- mation please call MacKay Jessica Linnebach, Associate fundraising effort in 2007, I sen the Schumann Piano lowing the concert where you United Church at 613-749- Concert Master of the NACO, thought that five years was a Quintet to premiere the piano can mingle with the musicians 8727 or go to the website at and pianist Jean Desmarais. realistic timeframe in which to in October? and make a toast to our won- www.mackayunitedchurch. Together they will present the raise most of the money to buy Leah: My husband, Mark derful accomplishment. We com. Brahms Sonata No. 1, and a grand piano. However, I had Sonatensatz. The core quar- Friedman, a violinist who no experience with this sort of also performs in the MacKay tet of Leah Roseman, Mark project. Friedman, Sally Benson and concerts, had suggested the Leah Wyber will perform It was great to have the con- Schumann Piano Quintet for Schumann’s Piano Quintet in E gregation at MacKay along this program. Then I remem- flat major with Jean Desmarais with the larger community bered turning pages for Jean at the piano. support our concert series. in that piece when I first heard Linda: Tell us a bit about him play for the first time many I asked Leah Roseman some years ago in Quebec city. I was questions to get a idea of how the Gala Concert and how you managed to get Jean Desmarais immediately impressed with she feels about the piano, the his flexibility and sensitivity Gala, and the future of Chamber and Jessica Linnebach to per- form. to the string players, and of music at MacKay United. course his facility negotiating Linda: What was your reac- Leah: I’m lucky enough to the virtuoso piano score. tion when you found out that have Jessica and Jean as col- the piano you worked so hard leagues, and they are some of Linda: What are your future to get was arriving at MacKay the most generous artists in our plans for the Chamber Music at the end of June? community. I had performed at Series now that the goal of another fundraising concert last getting the piano has been Leah: Although we knew year that Jean was involved in, reached? Page 32 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2010 Another Successful Amazing Book Race Supporting Local Literacy Programs By Isobel Bisby such as storytelling or building The race is an annual local On June 5, Stanley Park a sculpture out of newspaper. fundraising event that helps Fieldhouse again hosted also’s Prizes were awarded for the fund Ottawa-based family Annual Amazing Book Race first team back, the first family literacy programs offered by with 72 runners and over 40 team back, the Fred Adolphe non-profit Alternative Learning volunteers. The race was excit- Spirit Award, and a prize to Styles and Outlooks (also) ing for everyone with its eclec- the person who raised the most which is located just over the tic and unique mix of activities. money. The event ended with river at Heartwood House in At 10 am teams of four to five a barbecue and award celebra- Lowertown. people prepared to race on foot tion hosted by Amanda Putz The family literacy program and by bus to fourteen check- from CBC radio. Author Larry provides fun and education- points in downtown Ottawa. McCloskey provided an inspi- al services to over 200 low The runners joined Louise rational speech about literacy, income local families each Hannant in a race warm-up, and lively music was provided year, and relies solely on dona- after which the eighteen teams by Jim Kennedy and Scott tions and sponsors. In October Amazing Book Race teams had to complete fun literacy hastily planned their routes, and Richie. We thank them all for 2009 the also program was tasks at each checkpoint. This one was set up at Books on then swarmed along the river participating so enthusiasti- proud to welcome D/deaf and Beechwood. bank or along Crichton Street. cally and supporting the liter- hard of hearing adults and fam- This year checkpoints included acy cause, as did local donors ilies in Ottawa. Books on Beechwood, and Pauline Bogue and Catherine One Cat’s Life: Telling new checkpoints were set up Lepage, Beechwood Village For more information about at the Comic Book Shoppe Chiropractic, and Mantha also visit www.also-ottawa. and Parliament Hill. In order Insurance. This year’s org. If you would like to join Horatio’s Tale to move to the next check- Amazing Book Race raised the Amazing Book Race next On Sunday, September 19, took over their lives. point, each team performed an $10,000 through donations and year as a runner or volunteer Baico Publishing celebrated The feline protagonist, entertaining literacy activity pledges. please call 613-233-8660. the book launch of One Cat’s Horatio, chose the Barnabys Life: Telling Horatio’s Tale as his second family, although by Rockcliffe resident Angela he already had a family and Marcus. Ms. Marcus is an art a comfortable home in the historian who for many years neighbourhood. Horatio started enjoyed life; researching, writ- out as a stray, and the story ing, lecturing, and teaching art recounts how he carved out a history and art appreciation. full life for himself through She has taught at Algonquin his looks, character and charm. College, Carleton University From the picturesque village of Learning in Retirement, and Merrickville to Canada’s capi- the Ottawa-Carleton District tal, Ottawa, a band of humans School Board in Continuing loved and supported Horatio Education. She has also worked through his relationships with with the art collection at the a variety of people, a business Canadian War Museum. One venture, illness, modest celebri- day she met a cat, took hold of ty, and philanthropic deeds. He one of his paws, and he showed even came close to learning the her what her life was missing. art of typing! Horatio opened While the shelves of book- up an unexpected world for his stores are invariably replete second family, whose tale is with tales about the life of inseparable from his own. dogs, ranging from tear-jerking One Cat’s Life is now avail- tragedies to engaging comic able at Books on Beechwood, memoirs, Ms. Marcus’ new Nicholas Hoare, Collected book will be a welcome breath Works on Wellington Street of fresh air to the many cat and Perfect Books on Elgin lovers in the community. One Street. Angela is also plan- Cat’s Life is based on the life ning to make it available in and character of a cat who did, the Glebe. Cat lovers in the in fact, exist. It tells the story community, from older teens of Anne and Bruce Barnaby, to adults, shouldn’t miss this a couple who were not aware entertaining account of a truly that they needed a pet, until memorable feline character by the afternoon a most unusual another of our talented local cat appeared on their patio and authors.

DEADLINE for the December edition of the New Edinburgh News Nov 10 Electronic copies of the NEN are available at www.newedinburgh.ca October 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 33 “Read-Cycle” with the 49th Annual Rockcliffe Book Fair By Melanie Harmon of the books will be given instead puts them in the hands The Rockcliffe Book Fair is to parents who are known to of eager readers in our com- now in it’s 49th year, and just travel far and wide, and to munity—and now with Read- when one starts to wonder how Bridgehead. Bridgehead has Cycle—all around the world. they could possibly improve always been a big supporter of If you come across a “Read upon an already amazing Book Fair and has graciously and Release” book, feel free event, the book fair committee agreed to allow Book Fair to to do just that. Be sure to has come up with what may be leave books in their stores. come fishing for other great the best theme yet. Book Fair was started to pro- treasures at this year’s book This year’s theme is Read- mote literacy and encourage Fair that takes place from Cycle, and the idea behind it is a love of reading. As Read- November 5-7 at Rockcliffe as easy as going fishing. RPPS Cycle books pass from hand- Park Public School, located students will “release” 100 used to-hand, Book Fair organiz- at 370 Springfield Road. For books into the “wild”. Each of ers hope countless readers will more information, please visit these books will have a label enjoy these special examples www.rockcliffebookfair.com. inside with an individual track- of Canadian literature. In turn, We will be conducting our ing number. When one of these RPPS students will experience annual Book Drive to collect books turns up, the reader can sharing their passion for read- books for the Fair on Oct 23. go to www.bookcrossing.com ing on an international scale. and register where the book Of the 100 books released, was found and write a brief fifty will be Canadian adult review of the book. books and fifty will be chil- Each class will fish for two dren’s titles. books at the fall Book Fair As one of Ontario’s largest assembly and send them on “swap meets” of used books, their way, tracking their jour- this annual book fair keeps ney on a world map on dis- thousands of used books from play at the school. The balance ending up in landfills, and

Rockcliffe Park Branch 380 Springfield Road 613-745-2562 2010 Programs Sonia Doyon Public Supervisor [email protected] Adult Book Chats - Between the Lines Inspired by the life of Dr. (meetings start at 7 pm) Maude Abbott, The Heart Specialist is the story of a Oct 7, Nov 4 & Dec 2 woman pursuing her dream at Share the enjoyment of good the dawn of the 20th century. books in a relaxed atmosphere. Set against the backdrop of First Thursday of the month conflict and upheaval perme- ating the early 1900s, The An Evening with Claire Heart Specialist is the story of Holden Rothman one woman’s triumph in the face of adversity. Wednesday Nov 3, 11:30 am Registration is required. Page 34 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2010 Beechwood Avenue. The on the New Edinburgh side church steeple, with its high of Beechwood, which was St. Charles Church: What Future silver roof and neon blue cross known as Clarkstown. The at night, make it visible from English lived on the south blocks away. “ side of Beechwood, known as for Our Village Landmark? In general terms, the whole Janeville. Soon, however, the By Marilyn Hart land, for additional revenue. A Village Landmark urban design strategy for French community expanded The Church has closed Other churches have been Although the Board of Beechwood Avenue was across and into Janeville, and it On September 26 the last ser- partially used for secular fee- St. Charles must think care- focused on the visual domi- was in 1908 that the imposing vices were held in St. Charles paying community purpos- fully about the specific pasto- nance of the church. Because church of St. Charles was built Catholic Church, which rises es, and smaller worshipping ral and financial requirements the road curves quite signifi- on the corner of Beechwood proudly above our Beechwood areas retained. St. Redempteur of their parishioners and their cantly, the church appears to and St.Charles. Village, and the doors were Catholic Church over in Hull diocese, the church is with- be situated in the centre of the By 1912, the dynamic Father locked one last time. As with has been converted to a long out doubt an important visual “village”, from many vantage Francois-Xavier Barrette was many churches throughout the term care community centre, urban landmark, within the points. to take over the church. It was country and indeed throughout with a residential care facility local context of the adjacent he who founded the ‘secret Ottawa, St. Charles is suffering being built on adjacent lands. New Edinburgh, Lindenlea, society’ of the French Catholics from dwindling congregations Some churches have been Rockcliffe Park, and South of known as the Ordre de Jacques- and rising maintenance bills. demolished and the property Beechwood/Vanier communi- Cartier. Initial meetings of 17 Fortunately the church is not sold; and yet others have found ties. people with shared concerns yet to be deconsecrated. The new congregations to take over This was clearly recognized, were held in the basement of Archbishop, having made the their buildings. and subsequently translated the church, and the Ordre was decision to close the church, It is worth noting that the into specific City of Ottawa established in October 1927. has asked the Board to ‘look acoustics in St. Charles Church Official Plan Statements during Although ‘secret’, the Ordre at options’ for the church and are quite good, and the church the recent two year Beechwood grew to play a fundamental its site, and report back in two Board members are well aware Community Design Plan study role throughout French Canada, years’ time. Various options of this. In the past, National process. during times when solidarity spring to mind. Arts Centre Orchestra ensem- The Beechwood Community was needed in a predominantly bles have given performances Design Plan (BCDP) was English political and economic Many churches, particularly in the church, and many of us initiated by City of Ottawa environment. Its influence was in the Province of Quebec, have attended Christmas con- staff and worked on with staff, felt in politics, education, eco- have been converted into certs there. The possibility for local councillors Legendre and nomics (the founding of the residential condominiums. an increased use of the church Bedard, and specific repre- Caisse Populaire) the media Churches in Ottawa have as a performing arts centre and sentatives from all the above (Le Devoir) and trade unions. added residential development concert venue should not be noted communities. General Some members feel it set in on adjacent church-owned overlooked. community consultation took motion every positive develop- place, with meetings actually ment in French Canada, even being held in the basement up to the Quiet Revolution. of St. Charles church. The With the rise of Quebec study dealt with many plan- Photo: Louise Imbeault Nationalism, its influence ning, transportation and urban waned, and it was even- design issues, particularly St. Charles Church’s glow- ing steeple can be see from tually disbanded in 1965. looking at modest increases to many blocks away. Remarkably, St. Charles the re-development potential Church on Beechwood along both sides of Beechwood “The St. Charles Sector is the Avenue, Ottawa, was where it Avenue. The comprehen- heart of the village-style devel- all began. sive BCDP was approved by opment that defines this wind- Locally, throughout the past City Council on September ing avenue. At the very centre century, St. Charles has been 27 2006. Planning policies is St. Charles Church.” the central focus for the French were adopted and new zoning It would be a great loss to our speaking Catholics of Vanier bylaws approved. community, both visually and and New Edinburgh, for wor- So what did it say about the historically, if the church were ship and community festivi- church ? to be demolished. Hopefully ties, and to celebrate baptisms, “ St. Charles Church is rec- that may not come to pass. marriages and deaths. The ognized as the most impor- And what of the history of the large French families are no tant landmark building along church ? more. Children have grown The Church of the French up and moved away, although Catholic Community their now-ageing parents Originally, at the end of the often remain. Newcomers of Nineteenth and very begin- all nationalities and religions ning of the Twentieth have moved into the area. Very Century, the French settled few people now worship at the October 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 35 church. The Congolese com- fer to keep the building, with a new library? If any of you munity have recently adopted its striking bell tower, as would have any thoughts or ideas on the church as their place of Heritage Ottawa, and many city this matter, please contact me, worship, although they too staff. Top quality developers and I will pass on information must now move elsewhere. have been approached already to Mr. Cousineau. If you attend Communities change and by the church with two objec- the church, please speak to the evolve everywhere, but the tives in mind; converting the Board. At a later date I am importance of this French church, or some of the church, sure all interested persons can Catholic church to the former into residences, and creating a form some workable process municipality of Vanier, and much smaller place of worship for helping the church deal the immediate neighbourhood, on the lands. with the difficult problems it must be recognized. The new There are many options, faces today; and perhaps find a Vanier Museoparc, situated in depending on the precise solution which satisfies us all. the former Vanier City Hall, objectives of the church and has much interesting documen- the diocese. The surrounding Marilyn Hart is an urban plan- tation about the church and the community may have ideas ning consultant living in the community, but is anxious to too. New congregations may South of Beechwood neigh- collect more, before memories be looking for somewhere to bourhood. She may be reached are lost, and artefacts perhaps Photo: Louise Imbeault worship. Let the church know. at [email protected] destroyed. St. Charles Church “appears to be situated in the centre of Do we need a concert hall or Telephone 613-842-4334. If anyone has memories or the ‘village’, from many vantage points.” stories about St. Charles, the door neighbour, a very-con- development opportunity along Project Manager of Museoparc, cerned person, and a member Barrette Street, and the zon- Ms. Janik Aubin-Robert and of the Beechwood Design team, ing there has an exception to her staff will be assembling have already had some pre- reflect this. The church might oral histories, and ensuring liminary discussions with Mr. take advantage of this new pro- that all aspects of the histo- Cousineau. It will be important vision. ry of the church are properly for us all to work together on With respect to any official recorded. She may be reached this once the church members heritage designation, which at 613-580-2424 ext 32001 or are a little further along the would prevent or delay demo- at [email protected]. road. lition, unfortunately the former Where do we go from here ? There are many techni- City of Vanier did not under- It is too early in the process cal points which will come take a comprehensive heritage to get unduly alarmed. The into play, zoning being one of study. The church, although Church Board are being guid- them. The site is now mostly, of historic significance and ed in their explorations by a and deliberately, zoned for undoubtedly a visual landmark, notable parishioner, Mr. Guy public use only ( e.g. church is not designated as heritage. Cousineau, a former Mayor of use). During the BCDP, it was We must not get into too Vanier. I myself, as an urban decided by City staff to cre- much technical detail here. design professional, a next ate some low rise residential The Church Board would pre- Page 36 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2010 9 ducklings in tow, a worm- by 90 % and dropping its body eating warbler, a red-eyed temperature to half its daytime For the Birds vireo, several European star- average. already begun to arrive in sig- lings, white-throated- and Prince Edward Island nificant numbers, and on our song sparrows in abundance, In keeping with our family tra- daily dog walks, we spotted cedar waxwings, an Eastern dition of recent years, we spent yellow, yellow-rumped and phoebe, an Eastern kingbird the Civic Holiday weekend on chestnut-sided warblers, as screeching over a neighbour- a farm near Brackley Beach well as American redstarts ing island, a whip-poor-will on the North shore of P.E.I. As busily foraging in lilac bushes calling incessantly through- always, the bird life was abun- at Thomas and John Streets. out the evening, an alder dant, both on the farm where flycatcher, common yellow- Man-Made Migration For the third consecutive year, I encountered song sparrows, a very vocal Great crested throat (dubbed the “witchety, red-breasted nuthatches, Hazard on the Horizon witchety bird” in our house), As I begin this column in early flycatcher took up residence red-eyed vireos, red winged at the top of a dead tree along yellow warblers, an ovenbird Photo: Francine Streeting blackbirds, a large group of September, the Fall migration (the “teacher, teacher bird”), Mourning dove. is already well underway for Princess Avenue, regaling American goldfinches and a passers-by with its distinc- and two immense Common years, when they have tended bald eagle pair, perched in many song birds and water loons cruising not far off our fowl, though happily there tive Wheeep call. On a June to depart early. Each evening the tree tops in a hayfield, visit to Mackay Lake, we were dock, exchanging companion- between about 5 and 7 pm, a and along the shore where remain a good many species able hoots. in the Ottawa area, including lucky enough to spot a bril- mixed flock of black-capped we spotted large numbers of liant Baltimore oriole sing- This cast of characters chickadees, red-breasted Black-backed gulls, herring numerous late-launching war- remained in evidence through blers. This year’s migration is ing melodically from its perch nuthatches and various war- gulls, arctic terns, osprey, by the water. Later along the the month of July, and was blers, including black and great blue herons, and dou- being particularly closely mon- joined by a number of other itored by North American orni- Rideau, we encountered a white, yellow, common yel- ble-crested cormorants (one mother wood duck with her 9 regulars such as hairy and lowthroat, worm-eating, of them proudly holding an thologists due to the potential downy woodpeckers, black- risk posed by the massive BP fuzzy ducklings in tow (a little yellow-rumped, pine, oven- immense flatfish out of the too close to the Rideau Falls capped chickadees, black and birds, American redstarts, water to suffocate it). We also oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico white warblers, blue and gray last April. for comfort!) blackpoll and blackburnian, crossed paths with a skittish jays, common grackles, black descended on our small island group of semi-palmated plo- The Gulf is a critically impor- ducks in considerable numbers, tant stopover point for large to forage in the pines. The vers dancing at the water’s Canada geese, ring-billed blackburnian was a first for us, edge, apparently chasing the numbers of migrating species gulls, herring gulls, common from our part of the world, and and is an enchanting sight with encroaching tide. terns, double-crested cormo- its beautiful orange throat, its earlier this summer, observers rants, mallards and a majestic were seriously concerned at distinguishing mark among great blue heron, which we North American warblers. It the prospect of an environmen- watched as it quietly perched tal catastrophe if a worst case is reportedly a regular member on top of a half-built beaver of foraging flocks of chicka- scenario—an uncontrolled hutch at the water’s edge. spill combined with severe dees, nuthatches and king- Seconds later, we actually saw lets. storm activity—were to have a flustered beaver swimming materialized. Had this in fact The red-breasted nuthatch erratically around his work- is not nearly as common in occurred, at least 100 Canadian in-progress, seemingly equally species, primarily shorebirds, the Ottawa area as its cousin, annoyed with both the human the white-breasted version. water birds, water fowl and Photo: Wade Clare and avian interlopers! seabirds, could have been at It is a curious “munchkin”- Magnolia warbler. In the duck department, we like bird with an over-sized risk between August 2010 and were delighted to spot a female the spring of 2011. beak and feet, and a noisy, To my great delight, a white- green-winged teal preening its Fortunately, Bird Studies mechanical Ank! Ank! call. It Photo: Mike Leveillé crowned sparrow flock, which feathers in a leisurely fashion scoots efficiently up, down and Canada reports that our migrat- at the front of our island. The Ruby-throated hummer on ing bird population appears to for several years has used our around the trunks and branches her nest. garden as a stopover during green-winged teal is the small- of trees as it forages for insect have dodged a bullet, at least est of the dabbling ducks, at a as far as the risk of direct oil- the spring and fall migrations, larvae in the furrows of tree stayed around until late May diminutive 14”, and the female bark, and can often be seen In the course of our P.E.I. ing is concerned. BP managed is a lovely mottled brown with to cap the well in July before when it abruptly departed, hanging precariously upside visit, we joined a day-long leaving the coast clear for the a bright green speculum and a down from flimsy branch tips. excursion off the east coast the majority of southbound prominent dark streak through migrants reached the area, and noisy European house spar- As a keen-eyed opportunist, it of the island in a lobster fish- rows which had cleared out it eye. A female common mer- frequently follows in the wake ing boat. A highlight of our for the most part, the spill was ganser was also a frequent confined to offshore waters, (mercifully!) during the white of woodpeckers, snapping up adventures that day was the crowns’ visit. visitor to our bay, where she the insects left behind when spectacle of a large group of with relatively limited foul- led her brood of 14 ducklings ing of the coastline beach and Georgian Bay: Bird Heaven the woodpeckers have moved Northern Gannets engaged with no-nonsense military pre- on. in their death-defying, kami- marshy areas which are prime As most regular readers know, cision across the channel and bird habitat. It remains to be a good portion of our recent Another welcome visitor this kaze-style dives from dizzying back again. summer was the ruby-throat- heights of up to 100 feet. At seen, however, what the long- summers has been spent on an Despite our daily excursions term impact of the disaster may island in the Georgian Bay, not ed hummingbird which was roughly 3 feet in length, the to a spot we call wood thrush much in evidence when the Northern Gannet is an impres- be on the birds which ingest far from Parry Sound. The com- cove, our melodious wood oil and/or chemical dispersants bination of open water, rocky cardinal flower crop came sively large seabird with strik- thrush family, whose haunt- into bloom along the shore- ing all-white plumage, con- through the consumption of shoreline and heavily wooded ing, flute-like song had been tainted fish, invertebrates or islands creates a rich habitat line. This extraordinary little trasting black wing tips and a a fixture in the early evenings creature can fly faster than readily visible yellow blob on other aquatic life. for birds, and my summer jour- in recent years, was nowhere nal is replete with a variety we should be driving along the crown of the head. They The Birds of Summer to be seen, or rather heard. At Crichton Street (up to 43 km/ feed on schooling fish such as Perhaps the most pleasant of interesting species, some of last, however, a thrush turned them familiar (including our hour), and stays aloft with a herring and mackerel (which aspect of the October column, up one evening in late July to warp speed wing beat of 40-80 we caught that day!), and their which is otherwise a harbinger resident osprey and common cast its musical spell, only to loons), and others which were beats per second. This in turn presence is reportedly a sign of many long, cold months depart again shortly thereafter. is powered by an atomic heart of the presence of whales in to come, is the opportunity to new arrivals this year (includ- The red-eyed vireo group that ing a green-winged teal, a rate of up to 1260 beats per the vicinity, also in pursuit of reflect on the abundant bird took its place just didn’t have minute in flight. After fuelling schools of fish. While there life of the late spring and sum- blackburnian warbler and a the same romantic caché. whip-poor-will). up on nectar during the day, were no whales in evidence mer. While we were in Ottawa Throughout the month of the hummer allows itself some that day, seeing the gannets’ for only a few short weeks in On a single day in late June, August, the warbler popula- I recorded an osprey hen on down time at night, when it daring vertical plunge into late May and June, the incom- tion remained surprisingly conserves energy by slowing the ocean was entertainment ing warbler population had its nest with a single chick, robust in comparison to some a common merganser with its heart and breathing rates enough! October 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 37 Reports from Our Readers summer visits, along with a thrush and numerous Common was well underway and he had Once again this year, expert wealth of other species such as Ravens, while on a later excur- logged over 35 different spe- birder Edwin Daudrich has the eastern kingbird, eastern sion to Gatineau Park, they cies in his immediate neigh- accumulated a virtual anthol- bluebird, northern harrier, watched 3 bobolinks poised bourhood alone, including ogy of local bird species in his hermit thrush, bobolink, on a fence post at the edge of white- and red-breasted nut- birding excursions in our area, eastern meadowlark, brown a farmer’s field, scanning the hatches, rose-breasted gros- and during his travels in the thrasher, barn swallow, red- territory for insect life. beaks, pine siskins, American Georgian Bay and Manitoba. tailed hawk, eastern phoebe, Peter was delighted to spot a goldfinches, black-capped While the limitations of space indigo bunting, warbling black-crowned night heron chickadees, downy and hairy permit only a brief summary vireo, American bittern, kill- very nearby on the shore of the woodpeckers, common night of his local observations in deer, and numerous warblers Rideau River in Stanley Park. hawk, western tanagers, this column, Mr. Daudrich’s including the comparatively The heron was perched on a white pelicans, Canada geese, complete report to the end of rare mourning warbler. fallen tree, surrounded by a sandhill cranes and greater August will be posted on the Mr. Daudrich’s finest day in group of mallards, and report- Photo: Wade Clare white-fronted geese. This community website at edly gave a throaty Black and white warbler. cast of characters is certain to www.newedinburgh. croak as it took note eagles, a violet green swallow, grow in the coming months, ca. I recommend it to of Peter’s presence a rufous hummingbird and a as new species are attracted to all true birding enthu- and flew off across chestnut-backed chickadee. the large pond which Dave has siasts as a fascinating the river to Porter’s Closer to home this summer, now installed on the property. catalogue of what is Island. In another of Vicki had good luck on an Alexander Street resident out there to be seen his evening rambles excursion to Shirley’s Bay, Philip MacAdam reports that if one has the know- through the park, where she was given a guid- “Phil’s Avian Bistro” is hop- how, the patience and Peter observed 2 ed tour by a member of the ping these days as the weather a darned good pair of female wood ducks Ottawa Field Naturalists Club cools down. Over the summer binoculars! close to the tennis (OFNC). Her sightings that he played host to a cast of In his excursions to courts. day included 2 great egrets, regulars, including Northern the Mud Lake and Isabel had good luck great blue herons, semi-pal- cardinals, American gold- Shirley’s Bay areas with warbler sight- mated and least sandpipers in finches, black-capped chick- during May, June and ings this summer, significant numbers, lesser and adees, house finches, com- early July, (excursions Spruce grouse. Photo: Wade Clare spotting 5 immature greater yellowlegs, killdeer, mon grackles and a delegation which incidentally American redstarts Baird’s sandpiper, kingfish- of downy woodpeckers. yielded a tally of between 35 our area took place in late June cavorting near the bike path er, mallards, double-crested and 50 different species each when he recorded an astonish- at Sussex and Stanley Avenue, Photographer/naturalist cormorants, a Common loon, Francine Ouellette Streeting trip), Mr. Daudrich recorded ing 60 species on an excur- as well as several Wilson’s Northern flicker, red-eyed a litany of warbler sight- sion to the Johnwoods Road, warblers, 3 of them in her has been busy over the sum- vireo, white-breasted nut- mer using her new camera to ings ranging from the famil- Carp and the Dunrobin area. own backyard checking out hatches and song sparrows. iar American redstart to the Among the highlights of his her feeders, and another in the stunning effect in the capture On a later golfing expedition, of innumerable bird close ups, magnolia, chestnut-sided, tally were veery, red-tailed Rockeries where her Mum also she spotted purple martins, blackburnian, common yel- hawk, eastern towhee, bob- caught sight of an American many of them delightfully barn swallows, red winged funny (not least, a great blue lowthroat, black and white, olink, indigo bunting, spot- redstart. In Stanley Park, blackbirds, cedar waxwings bay breasted, black-throated ted sandpiper, Baltimore Isabel also came across a red- heron on a truly appalling Hair and a Cooper’s hawk in hot Day!!) Birding enthusiasts can blue, black-throated green, oriole, osprey, Virginia rail. eyed vireo opposite Porter’s pursuit of an American gold- and northern parula. Other American bittern, eastern Island. check out her photographic finch. record of summer 2010 at highlights in this area included bluebird, American kestrel, Vicki Metcalfe spotted sandpiper, gray cat- scarlet tanager, wood duck NEW! Alberta Report from www.redbubble.com/people/ Our peripatetic birding reporter Dave Collyer digitallystill. bird, black-crowned night and several warblers- to name Vicki Metcalfe has reported in herons, warbling vireo, just a few!! a separate article on her bird- Naturalist Dave Collyer, for Many thanks to Mike Leveillé Baltimore oriole, rose-breast- In the vicinity of the Bill ing (and other) adventures in many years a local birding of St. Laurent Academy for his ed grosbeak, chimney swift, Mason Conservation area, Mr. Arizona last spring. The record authority in Manor Park, has marvellous photo of a mother green heron, scarlet tanager, Daudrich encountered his first of her bird sightings from that recently moved to a large prop- ruby-throated hummingbird Bonaparte’s gull, red-necked ever sora, a small chicken-like trip will be posted on the com- erty in Central Alberta where on her nest at Macoun Marsh grebe, great crested flycatch- bird of wetland habitat, along munity website at www.newed- he is hard at work creating in late August, and to reader er, lesser- and greater yellow- with numerous Virginia rail, inburgh.ca. A subsequent trip a wildlife habitat and record- Pierre Cyr for his lovely shot legs, green- and blue-winged belted kingfisher, American to Vancouver Island yielded a ing his observations of bird of a tranquil mourning dove teal, least sandpiper, north- bittern, Wilson’s snipe, east- litany of intriguing observa- life in the area. At the time of visiting his patio on Landry ern harrier, eastern wood- ern meadowlark, bobolink, tions, notably numerous bald his report, the fall migration Avenue in June. pewee, ruby-throated hum- purple martin, veery, hermit mingbird and an immense thrush and brown thrasher. flock of about 60 cedar wax- Check out the communi- wings. ty website for a full resumé Mer Bleu proved to be equal- of Mr. Daudrich’s record- ly fruitful birding territory. In ed observations during his addition to numerous warbler trips to Thornbury in the species, including the colour- Georgian Bay area, and later ful eastern sub-species of the to Manitoba where he contin- palm warbler, Mr. Daudrich ued his birding activities in recorded such highlights as the city of Winnipeg and at ruby-crowned kinglets, yel- Oak Hammock Marsh, Duck low-bellied sapsucker, pied- Mountain Provincial Park, billed grebe, hermit thrush, and Riding Mountain National nesting brown thrashers, Park where he spotted the first sandhill cranes, wild turkeys, evening grosbeak of his bird- and willow-, least-, alder- and ing career. great crested flycatchers. Peter and Isabel Glasgow The area south of the air- NEN photographer Peter port was particularly fine Glasgow and his daughter sparrow country, with grass- Isabel reported a variety of hopper, clay-coloured, interesting sightings this sum- savannah, vesper and tree mer. On a trip to Algonquin sparrows making an appear- Park, they spotted a pair of ance during Mr. Daudrich’s spruce grouse, a hermit Page 38 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2010 Blithe Spirit On Stage This October For a Good Cause By Carolina McLaughlin that alliance, and I am hoping tute unfair competition! Isn’t Last year, when St. that, with this year’s produc- that funny?” Bartholomew’s Church agreed tion of Blithe Spirit, we will do Once again, the Linden House ThunderStruck Photography to take responsibility for help- even better.” play will be directed by George ing to provide weekend meals Rarely have good causes Stonyk. As well as being a Exhibition for Breast Cancer at Cornerstone—a local shel- involved so much fun. “In founding member of Linden ter for homeless women—no 2007, when we set out to create ThunderStruck is the latest House, he currently serves as one was sure where the money a new community theatre com- chairman of the board of the offering from New Edinburgh’s would come from. “We decid- pany,” Janet Uren explains, Gavin Murphy, well known Third Wall Theatre Co. The ed to go ahead anyway,” says “we knew exactly the kind of name “Linden House” refers for his charity art exhibitions Canon David Clunie, “and play we wanted to produce featuring 35mm untouched to a grand old linden tree— the hope for a miracle.” – ones that are funny, wonder- last of its kind in the neigh- and uncropped photographs Just about then, Janet Uren— fully written and intellectually of women. The exhibition bourhood of Lindenlea—that founder of the Linden House stimulating, either through the shades his house. runs throughout October and Theatre Company—came play of ideas or wit. And we November at Gallery Farina forward to suggest a benefit wanted to focus on the very Blithe Spirit will be staged in Centretown with a satel- performance of the 2009 pro- best playwrights. Noel Coward in the Elmwood Theatre at 261 lite show at Desjardins Credit duction of Lettice & Lovage, is certainly one of those.” Buena Vista from October 21- Union in downtown Ottawa. on behalf of the church. The The company has been plan- 23, 27-30 at 7:30 pm, with a All proceeds from sales will resulting revenues just hap- ning this production for over Sunday matinee on October be donated to Breast Cancer pened to be the amount needed a year now, but it had to wait 24 at 3 pm. Action Ottawa, a survivor- for the Cornerstone project. for a New York company to Tickets are available by call- directed voluntary organization “This is very important to relinquish the license. “Angela ing 613-842-4913 or from founded in 1992 by a group of me,” says Janet. “‘Community’ Lansbury and Rupert Everett Books on Beechwood. Ticket women who knew firsthand theatre has to make a contribu- were appearing in the play prices: $25; $15 student. what breast cancer diagnosis tion to the community. I’m on Broadway in 2009,” Janet Venue: Elmwood Theatre, 261 meant to patients and families. of ScotiaMcLeod’s Renaldo very proud of what we did last explains. “Apparently they Buena Vista Road, Rockcliffe “Breast cancer afflicts Sailkali, Desjardins Credit year. I want to go on building were afraid we would consti- Park. Free parking. women of all ages and ethnic Union, Documents Majemta backgrounds,” Murphy said. Inc., Proulx Brothers Inc. and “Women affected by this dis- two anonymous donors from Supporting Women and Girls: Local group ease need to be strong and pos- the photographer’s tennis club. itive like the women portrayed A vernissage is scheduled raises funds and awareness for Indian NGO in this exhibition. Viewers will for Sunday, October 3 from In 2001, local yoga instruc- health care to the community. few administrative costs and be thunderstruck by their natu- 4 pm to 6 pm at Gallery tor Barbara Young traveled Jagruti’s frontline worker almost every penny raised is ral beauty.” Farnia, 216 Elgin Street (cor- to India for a month of classes is Mangala Patil, who comes sent straight to its partner NGO Murphy’s last fundraising ner of Lisgar Street). A sec- at the Iyengar Yoga Institute from Janawadi and enjoys in India. initiative was Posing for the ond opening will take place at in Pune, one of India’s fast- the implicit trust of the local The group’s Canadian efforts Cause, a 2010 calendar in sup- Desjardins Credit Union, 99 est-growing cities. Like so community. Her extraordinary were first limited to an email port of Osteoporosis Canada- Bank Street (corner of Albert many Western visitors, she was efforts with women and girls fundraising campaign target- Ottawa Chapter. His two pre- Street), on Wednesday, Oct 13 struck by the coexistence of earned her India’s prestigious ing friends and family. That vious exhibitions helped raise from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. vibrancy and colour, oppres- Neerja Bhanot Trust Award. It expanded last spring in May, funds for CANHAVE, a local For more details con- sion and squalour. is granted annually to a woman when Friends of Jagruti held charity helping AIDS orphans tact Gavin Murphy at A short walk near her apart- who faces injustice with cour- its first fundraising event in in Uganda. [email protected] ment revealed New Edinburgh. ThunderStruck is made pos- or by telephone at 613-769- The Crichton Cultural sible through the generosity 0771. • a dead rat on the sidewalk outside the internet café Community Centre gener- ously donated its beautiful • a stunningly beautiful girl Dufferin Room as a venue. with radiant skin and glossy Volunteers cooked a four- black hair emerging from course Indian banquet for the tiny cinderblock, tin- over 70 donors, supplemented roofed hut that was her by generous donations from home. local restaurants. Indian dance • a young sari-clad woman troupe Cultural Horizons and in the sunshine by the side- vibrant Bollywood dancer walk forming fresh dung Janakibai, a construction Shilpa Vidyarthi gave of their patties with her bare hands talents and created a rich tap- to dry and sell for fuel. worker who helped build the Jagruti facility. estry of light, sound and move- Barbara was determined to ment to entertain the guests. give back to this place that age and helps others in their Friends of Jagruti is planning was home to a discipline that social struggles. another fundraising event at the had given her so much. By Jaya, Mangala and many oth- Crichton Cultural Community happy coincidence, she met a ers have dedicated themselves Centre Sunday, October 24, remarkable local woman dur- to providing health and educa- from 1-5:30 pm. The after- ing that first visit, Jayashree tion support for the women and noon will include yoga, kirtan Kale, Director of Jagruti Seva children of Janawadi slum. and a silent auction, and wel- Sanstha. Barbara has since visit- comes participants from New Jagruti Seva Sanstha is an ed Pune twice and, back in Edinburgh and beyond. Indian NGO run mainly by Canada, founded Friends of For more on Friends of women. It is located in Janawadi Jagruti along with Sharon Jagruti or to make a dona- slum, home to 300,000 people Pickle and Theresa Redmond tion, visit the website at www. in the heart of Pune. Its mis- of Ottawa and Josette Lefaivre friendsofjagruti.org. Questions sion is to break down cycles of Montreal. A Canadian about the upcoming fundraiser of poverty, hunger, disease and not-for-profit organization, can be answered by emailing abuse by educating girls and its goal is to raise awareness [email protected] or women, giving them a way and funds for Jagruti Seva by calling Barbara at 613-728- to earn a living, and bringing Sanstha. Friends of Jagruti has 8647. October 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 39 Remembering David Ablett: A Remarkable Colleague, Friend and Neighbour By Jane Heintzman Political Science, he attended ness and calm under pressure, Several decades ago, long the Columbia University School his extraordinarily quick and By Michael Histed justing the timing, particularly before the majority of our read- of Journalism on a scholar- well furnished mind, his irre- Sadly summer is over once when we transition to winter ers had set foot in this commu- ship from The Vancouver pressible wit and good spir- again, the leaves are falling hours. nity, or indeed, in some cases, Sun, graduating with the top its, and his lightning speed on and we need to turn our atten- • Lastly, stay vigilant. The were even born, New Edinburgh history award and a Pulitzer his old-fashioned Olivetti type tion once again to securing our cover of darker nights provides was home to a small cluster Traveling Fellowship. In the writer! home for the winter months. for excellent cover for the of federal public servants who late 60’s, following his return After leaving the Privy This time of year presents us potential burglar formed the core of the Priorities from Europe where he had Council Office in 1983, with many activities such as Having said all of this, we and Planning Secretariat of the covered the Soviet invasion David went on to work with checking the weather-stripping, nonetheless remain one of saf- Privy Council Office, serving of Czechoslovakia for Radio the Macdonald Commission hanging the Christmas lights est neighbourhoods in Ottawa. then Prime Minister Pierre Free Europe, David resumed on the Economic Union and before the snow flies, cleaning I have had little cause to con- Trudeau in the tumultuous era his post with The Vancouver Development Prospects for the garden, etc. tact the neighbourhood watch of Constitutional repatriation, Sun, serving as Bureau Chief Canada, and later brought his It is also perhaps worthwhile block captains over the past birth of the Charter of Rights in Washington and later in strategic and communications taking a closer look at what you year or two due to extremely and Freedoms, and introduc- Ottawa. skills to jobs on Bay Street can do to secure your home as low number of incidents. In my tion of the infamous National with two of the leading Banks, we prepare for the cold weather mind this has a great deal to do Energy Program. and ultimately the Toronto just around the corner: with the volunteers that have Former Crichton Street resi- Stock Exchange prior to his • Check your windows. Do made up neighbourhood watch dent David Ablett was a key retirement in 2007. they close properly and do the over the years. New Edinburgh player in this group, along When I last met with David locks work. A window is a owes a great deal of gratitude with former CBC President several months before his common point of entry for bur- to the over 60 Block Captains Bob Rabinovitch, then a resi- death, he was hoping, despite glars that have watched over our dent of Ivy Crescent. I too his illness, to tackle a memoir • Check your front and back neighbourhood since its incep- was a part of the “P&P” cabal of those years in the Privy doors. Do you have a deadbolt tion nearly ten years ago. here in the Burgh, working Council Office, and to set the on each door that locks into Due to my work pressures, in a more modest capacity as record straight with respect to a solid door frame. Burglars I have lost contact with many a green young policy analyst, a variety of events on which he often try to kick in the door. of the captains, who I am sure and living on Charles Street felt that Trudeau’s recent biog- A regular handle lock usually have either moved or who have directly around the corner from He was recruited by the Privy raphers had gone astray. Sadly presents little or no resistance. had to resign due to their work David, with whom I regularly Council Office in the late 70’s that story will remain untold, • Check the batteries on your pressures. It is time therefore to trekked to the Langevin Block and swiftly made his mark as but I will cherish the memo- alarm system. Because we live breathe new life into the pro- on the Number 3 bus. To my a Special Advisor to the Prime ries of our shared experiences in older homes, many of us gram. I would like to encour- great sorrow, David died of Minister on a range of criti- in the pressure cooker of the have wireless door, window age anyone with an interest lung cancer in late July, and cally important issues, notably PCO, and our years as friends and motion detectors. They last in volunteering for the safety I will sorely miss his lively Patriation of the Constitution, and neighbours at Crichton and a long time, so very easy to of your neighbourhood to give mind, his boundless curiosity, introduction of the Charter Charles Streets. My deepest forget. Check with your alarm me a call at 613-741-1660. his zany and irreverent wit, and of Rights and Freedoms, and sympathies are with David’s company for a maintenance The main role is to pass along his loyal friendship. implementation of the “6 and 5 wonderful children Jonathan schedule. information to your neighbours David’s career as a consum- Program” to contain the infla- and Elizabeth who grew up • Vacuum your smoke, carbon (approximately 10 homes per mate journalist began in his high tionary impact of public sec- here in the Burgh, and with monoxide and motion detec- captain) about safety and polic- school days when he worked tor wage increases. I worked his wife Colleen, his stepchil- tors. Dust gets into them occa- ing. as a part-time sports report- closely with David throughout dren Krista, Kelly and Kevin, sionally causing false alarms er for the New Westminster these heady years, and will his 12 grandchildren, and all Have a great fall and I look Columbian. After graduating always remember with affec- the members of his extended (remember if the police turns forward to your calls. up for a false alarm, you may from U.B.C. in Economics and tion and admiration his steadi- family. get charged a fee) • Check bulbs in outside lights. Easy to miss during the summer when its light outside. • Check exterior motion detec- tors are still working. You might also want to check the settings so that they come on for the right amount of time and activate at the right dis- tance. • Check any timers, both inside and out. you may have reset them for summer hours. now is the time to start read-

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newedinburgh.ca Page 40 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2010 Adventures From the Land of Stray Dogs, Donkeys and Goats By Emilie Tobin it got cold. So cold in fact that University Services Canada It’s starting to get hot. Really for three months, I slept in my and the Centre for International hot. And I am so happy for it. long johns covered in three Studies and Cooperation. The I arrived in Maun in Northern blankets. goal of this initiative is to work Botswana in early April, and in partnership with local orga- was greeted with beautiful A Brand New Life nizations to build their capacity weather. It was hot, not too As I walk through the dusty in various fields. In Botswana, dusty with a few showers here streets of Maun, sand blowing Uniterra partners with orga- and there to keep the grass in my face, stray dogs, donkeys nizations working in the HIV Photo: Emilie Tobin green. And then winter hit. and cows by my side, watching and AIDS sector, as the disease During a recent trip to Chobe National Park, we followed You can imagine my surprise women struggle as their heels has reached pandemic level in a herd of elephants as they walked along the Chobe River, and disappointment when the sink in the sand that makes this country. including the cutest three-week old baby elephant! cold front arrived. When I left up the roads, and children in A Terrifying Statistic school uniforms run up to me Canada, there was still snow The national HIV rate in Maun Counselling Centre is a major event attended by asking for money, it’s clear that on the ground. I looked for- Botswana is 17.6%, the second an HIV testing and counsel- Prince William and Joe Jonas. much more than the weather ward to skirt and t-shirt weath- highest in the world, behind ling centre which also provides I attended a World Cup game has changed in my life over the er all year-round in my adopted neighbouring Swaziland. services such as pre- and post- (Go Spain!) I have gone from last six months. country. Sure, friends who live Women have been the most tests, clubs, and advocacy for never having a pet to living Gone are the 9-to-5 week- in Botswana told me to bring affected by the disease with orphans and vulnerable chil- with seven animals (and loving days in my air-conditioned long johns and big sweaters. I an infection rate of 50% for dren. The Centre mobilizes the it!). I have learned to work in a cubicle, the lovely paycheque, assumed those would only be women aged 30-34. It is a community to achieve greater very difficult environment, and the 45-minute bus ride to work, necessary on camping trips in terrifying statistic, especial- equality between women and gained a newfound respect for Tuesday nights at the movies the bush. Boy was I wrong. ly as I will soon be entering men, addressing such issues people living with and affected with my best friend, 90s night Winter in Maun arrived in this age bracket. It is nearly as fidelity to one partner, grief by HIV. at Barrymore’s and weekends May and I was not prepared. I impossible to find someone and bereavement. It also runs So spring has arrived and spent sitting at cafes and danc- had the clothing, the socks, the who hasn’t been affected by a daycare centre for children summer is fast approaching. ing the night away. They have tuque and mittens, but I was not HIV and AIDS in this country. aged 2 to 6 who have been Soon, it will be 45 degrees been replaced with four jobs prepared for an African winter Either you know someone who affected by HIV. every day and I will be melt- to juggle, a living allowance, to be so cold. The days are is infected or has lost a parent, The Ngamiland Council of ing away. And I’m certain I a five minute cab ride to work, what many would call perfect friend or relative to the dis- NGOs helps build capacity for will complain, but I’m going to six dogs, belly dancing and weather. Between 15 and 20 ease, or your work is directly all member organizations, and try really hard to refrain from spinning classes, 11 pm bar degrees, light sweater weather or indirectly related to HIV. lobbies government on their whining and remember how closings and weekends volun- is what I would call it. But the Over the next two years, I behalf. The Kuru Development awful it feels to sleep in your teering at an orphanage and nights are a whole other story. It will work as a Communication Trust is the first NGO in long johns, covered in three heading to the bush to see can reach zero degrees. Which Advisor for four NGOs, each Botswana that is devoted to a blankets and a sleeping bag lions, cheetahs and wild dogs. doesn’t sound so terrible after somehow doing their part strategy of affirmative action and still shiver throughout the I am in Botswana as a volun- surviving a freezing Ottawa to ease the burden of HIV towards the San, otherwise night. At least in summer, we teer with the Uniterra program, winter, but the houses here in Botswana. The Botswana known as the Bushmen. have air conditioning! lack heating and insulation, so a joint initiative of World Predator Conservation Trust is The Adventure Continues Editor’s Note: Emilie Tobin a wildlife conservation orga- My time in Botswana so far nization which runs a social grew up on Ivy Crescent in has had its ups and downs. New Edinburgh where her par- development program which I have spent numerous days uses soccer skills and drills ents, Marie and David, con- in the bush sleeping in tents tinue to live. She is a gradu- to teach children about the as hyenas, elephants and lions importance of protecting their ate of the Carleton School of walk by. I rollerbladed for the Journalism, and is currently environment. In order for kids first time in my life at an NHL- to care about the future of beginning a two year assign- sized concrete rink called ment in Botswana. We look wildlife and their habitat, they Mukwa Leaf Gardens (I’m try- have to care about their own forward to Emilie’s updates on ing to rename it The Senators’ her Botswana adventures in future, one which hopefully is Palladium). I helped organize HIV-free. future issues of the NEN. October 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 41 and this year, offering space off their fundraising efforts at party? This October, in true 115 Reasons To Be... for a new local youth choir the garage sale. The project is German tradition, St. John is By Rev Joel Crouse record—200 school kits, raised with a focus on global music. expected to take the entire year also hosting an Oktoberfest When the church council at by its youth and members at The church also serves its com- and many Sunday mornings - celebration open to the com- Saint John Lutheran church the annual New Edinburgh munity - providing year-round to say nothing of thousands of munity, complete with a tra- sat down this spring to fig- Garage Sale last year. support to the Partage Vanier pencils and notebooks. Their ditional band that promises to ure out how to celebrate the Even though we are a small food bank, visitation and a work requires the success of get everyone doing the chicken 115th anniversary of Crichton church, we’ve never been shy Christmas morning service at wider partnerships, including dance. Street’s congregation, they about thinking big. Our focus the Gary J. Armstrong Center an agreement between CLWR for seniors, as well as ecumeni- and Home Hardware, which Tickets to the October 30 knew they wanted to do some- is making a difference in the Oktoberfest celebration are thing big—bigger than a new world—that’s what inspires cal and inter-faith activities. covers the cost of shipping the St. John has also looked supplies to a central location available at 613-749-6953 or stained glass window. When people. visit stjohnlutheran.ca. your building is more than a Back in 1895, when Saint beyond Canada for places to in Canada, and funding from century old, there’s always John first became a German help. In the last eight years, the the Canadian International work to be done, but a com- Lutheran congregation, serving church has sponsored four ref- Development Agency. Youth Community Choir ugees from Liberia, a large and “We wanted a project that memorative renovation didn’t mostly newcomers to Canada, The youth community choir, costly commitment for a con- everyone at church could get fit with our outward-looking the church sat in the middle for interested singers between gregation of about 140 people. enthusiastic about,” says Bob mission. of farmer’s fields. Now it’s the ages of 7 and 12, meets at And it has raised the money to Pierce, chair of church council. St. John Lutheran Church on build a well providing public “And it had to be work that Wednesdays at 6 pm. No audi- access in a neighborhood in would fit with our mandate— tions, everyone welcome. Liberia where water is chroni- to be in mission for others.” cally short. This kind of glob- But, work aside, what would Please contact Michael Fry at al focus teaches our youth an an anniversary be without a [email protected]. important lesson about being citizens of the world. They’ve learned that their work here, whether it’s handling the cash at the garage sale, making Christmas cards, or selling herbs on Mother’s Day, can make big differences in the lives of others. For the last few years, the youth at church have been surrounded by family homes using the proceeds from sell- We Care Project ing donated items at New So they came up with the idea and condos, in a thriving community close to Ottawa’s Edinburgh’s garage sale to buy of school supplies for stu- school kits—the supplies are dents in Africa—ten kits for downtown. The face of the church has changed with it: its then purchased and assembled every year that St John has into kits on Sunday morning. been around. That works out members now speak more than a dozen languages, and have This year was no different, to 1,150 kits, the largest proj- with the young people kicking ect ever taken on by a single roots around the world. church for Canadian Lutheran The church continues to open World Relief, an aid organi- its doors to its neighbors: wel- zation providing assistance to coming a community play- people around the world. And group and lively Christmas as it turns out Saint John was party, providing a home to the trouncing its own previous MacDonald-Cartier Academy, Page 42 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS October 2010 Saturday, Oct 30 knacks, tea room, white ele- Sunday, November 28, 4 pm OKTOBERFEST at St. John phant. 613-241-7496. OTTAWA BRAHMS CHOIR Burgh Lutheran Church. 613-749- HOMES FOR THE Christmas Favourites, with 6953 or stjohnlutheran.ca. HOLIDAYS 2010 - House the Polished Brass Quintet, St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Bulletin Ongoing in October Tour & Boutique for The Hospice at May Court. Church. New members wel- LINDEN HOUSE THEATRE Nov 12, 13 & 14, 10 am – 4 come. Rehearsals Mondays 7- Board Company presents Blithe pm. Tickets and tour infor- 9 pm at Southminster United Spirit by Noel Coward. mation: www.hospicemay- Church at Aylmer/Bank, start- October Events Saturday, Oct 23, 5:30 pm October 21-23, 27-30 at court.com or call 613-260- ing September 13, 2010; con- CANHAVE Children’s Centre 7:30 pm. Matinee Sunday, 2906 ext. 232. tact Leo 613-749-2391; www. Wednesday, Oct 13, all day Annual Fundraising Dinner, October 24 at 3 pm. OttawaBrahmsChoir.ca. Cathedral Hall, 420 Sparks Elmwood Theatre. 613-842- Sunday, Nov 7, 4 pm LOBSTERFES at Clocktower Ongoing Brew Pub. (See writeup on Street. $45 per person or Table 4913. KIDS HELPING KIDS of 8 for $300. 613-565-6214 Page 16 for more details.) CONCERT at MacKay United CHANTAL GERVAIS EXHI- www.canhave.org. November Events Church. (See article on Page BITION will be presented Thursday, Oct 14, 7 pm 30 for more details.) PRE-ELECTION FORUM Sunday, Oct 24, 3 - 5:30 pm Monday, Nov 1 at Centre d’artistes Voix at Rockcliffe Park Public HALLOWEEN HOWL at PUMPKIN PARADE at Stanley Sunday, Nov 21 Visuelle, until October 26. School. (See article on Page 1 Stanley Park. (See article on Park. PIANO SHOWCASE cel- LADIES WALKS - I would for more details.) Page 17 for more details.) ebrating the new Yamaha C7 like to invite any ladies who BOOK FAIR at Rockcliffe grand piano at MacKayUnited Monday, Oct 18, 7:30 pm Sunday, Oct 24, 7:30 pm Park School. Nov 5, 6 & 7. are interested in meeting twice NECA BOARD MEETING at Church 135th Anniversary. All GALA CONCERT at MacKay www.rockcliffebookfair.com. a week for an afternoon walk St. Bartholomew’s Church. proceeds go to the piano fund. around the neighbourhood. United Church. (See article on 613-749-8727. Wednesday, Oct 20, 7 pm Page 31 for more details.) Saturday, Nov 6, 1 - 4:30 pm Perhaps you are a mum and NECA GENERAL MEETING ANNUAL BAZAAR & TEA Friday, Nov 26, have time before the kids at St. Bartholomew’s Church. Sunday, October 24, at St. Bartholomew’s Church. 4:30 - 8:30 pm come home from school, (See article on Page 4 for 1 - 5:30 pm Home baking, gifts, jams STARLIGHT BAZAAR at new to the neighbourhood more details.) FRIENDS OF JAGRUTI and preserves, attic treasures, MacKay United Church. and would like to meet new fundraising event including Christmas items, books, CDs, Baking, Preserves, Deli, people, or the health aspect Friday, Oct 22, 6 - 9 pm yoga, kirtan and a silent auc- DVDs, toys, and more. Free Jewellery and Accessories, appeals to you? Whatever GALA OPENING at Gordon tion at the Crichton Cultural admission, barrier free access. Children’s Corner, Silent your reasons, I am hoping Harrison Gallery. (See writeup Community Centre. 613-745-7834. Auction, Trim a Tree and to start up a social afternoon on Page 15 for more details.) walk and would love to hear NOTRE DAME more. Chili and soup supper, Saturday, Oct 23, Monday, Oct 25, dessert , tea and coffee.613- from you. Noreen Watson 10 am - 8 pm CATHEDRAL BAZAAR 613-741-9951. 9 am - 1 pm Saturday, Nov 6, 9 am - 4 749-8727. BOOK DRIVE - we will pick MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS (See Election guide on Pages 21-23 pm; Sunday, Nov 7, 9 am Saturday, Nov 27, 5:30 pm VOLUNTEER OVERSEAS up your donations for the - 2 pm. Baking, books, crafts, CRICHTON SCHOOL Rockcliffe Book Fair. 613- for more details.) with Canadian Crossroads knitting, treasures, knick- REUNION (See article on Int’l! Put your skills to use 749-7128. Page 25 for more details.) October 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 43 for social change, and gain WEDNESDAY EVENINGS valuable work experience. of Christian company and Crossroads is recruiting vol- study: Oct 20 – Nov 24. 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AUTUMN HATHA YOGA Residents and staff from The Edinburgh Retirement Residence and students, teachers and DRAWING AND PAINTING family members from Fern Hill School came together on Friday, June 11, to support the CLASSES for adults and chil- CLASSES Sundays 6:30 - 8pm, “Grandmothers to Grandmothers” National Walk. dren in New Edinburgh. Call: Crichton Cultural Community Ana Iriondo de Bryson at 613- Centre. Sept. 19 - Nov. 28. by presenting young artists 740-0489 or visit her website at $10 Drop-in Class. No class from Canterbury High School www.anairiondodebryson.cjb.net. Thanksgiving weekend. Contact Gallery Rising Visual Arts Programs. Giving [email protected]. By Joseph Cull these young students hands-on FALL CLEANUP & WINTER Hard to imagine, but Dale Gallery experience, with her SNOW REMOVAL - Leaf LOOKING FOR PARKING Smith Gallery will soon be cel- gentle and unobtrusive style, collecting, preparing garden SPOT to rent in area bordered ebrating seven years of show- Dale continues to inspire and for winter, snow removing. by Sussex, McKay, Union casing some of Canada’s excit- enrich the artistic journey for My first summer running a and Stanley. Please call 613- ing emerging artists, several of our youth. 482-4773 after 6 pm or email landscaping business in New whom are from Ottawa and the Dale and her husband Bruce Edinburgh was a beginner’s [email protected]. surrounding area. moved to New Edinburgh success. Having survived the Smith’s goal, seven years PERSONAL TRAINER - shortly after the Gallery opened heat of summer I am awaiting ago, was to introduce estab- because of their strong sense of Young, flexible, with a degree the winter BLAST! For a free lished and new collectors to Photo: Joseph Cull community and to allow them estimate call Benjamin Bryson from Queen’s University a gallery experience that was Dale Smith. the opportunity to embrace our (613) 740-0489. in Physical and Health neither elitist nor exclusion- community and all that it has Education and certified by ary. She wanted viewers to feel have been shown in the last 7 years, some mainstream and to offer. FOUND a nice children’s the Sports Performance relaxed and welcome as they Institute. Negotiable rates. enjoyed the fine art that graced some more controversial. A Congratulations to you, Dale, bicycle in New Edinburgh believer that art should pro- and your staff!! Thank You park on Sunday, Sept 12. [email protected]. the gallery walls. Smith main- tains that art is integral to the voke thought and conversa- for enriching the texture and [email protected]. HOSERS WANTED!!. Yes, experience of being human and tion, Smith welcomes all ques- fabric of New Edinburgh. In it’s that time of year to start should be available and acces- tions and discussions. The another seven years, perhaps a LIVE-IN PROPERTY Gallery has also showcased bigger space, and my works on MANAGEMENT – thinking about ice. If you are sible to all. A wide range of exhibitions local educational arts programs display?? Stay tuned! Professional Ottawa couple interested in becoming part of will care for Snowbird house our elite group of ice-makers, or apartment December – April please contact Brian Torrie at (dates flexible). References ( [email protected] or available. Terms negotiable. 613-747-7951) to sign up and 613-299-0200. get scheduled in. October 2010 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Page 44 who are great-grandparents Marci Surkes and Dara mates at Ottawa Montessori for the second time in a year. Lithwick along with their lit- Schools on Maple Lane in the Josee (mother Suzanne) and tle dog “Zoe” (a one year old 1970s, are glad to be able to her husband Ben welcome Bichon Frise) have just moved get their families together. Mateo Jocelyn Formoso who into their first home at 14 was born September 17, five Crichton. While artist Karen weeks early. Both mother and Bailey and Iain Main are Condolences baby are healthy. saddened to have them leave the Lowertown area, they are Our sincere condolences to now just down the street from Bread and Roses Bakery Karen’s studio at CCCC, 200 owner Chris Green on the Crichton Street. recent death of his father. Chris’ dad led a rich and var- Also welcome to Jean- ied life, ranging over the globe Francois and Mi-Jing and lit- from the steppes of Mongolia tle puppy Sarah to Vaughan. to Hong Kong, Australia and most recently, Ottawa. He is [email protected] Comings & Goings remembered with admiration . Mateo Jocelyn Formoso. and affection by the many Congratulations Congratulations on the recent people he touched in his long engagement of Ryan Hardy Vaughan St. residents will career. (MacKay) to Sara Bruno of Welcome to the Burgh really miss Madeleine Guerin Congratulations to Angela Ottawa. An August 2012 wed- who is presently couch surfing Major-General Elliot (née Lang) and Matthew ding is in the works. in Rockcliffe while shopping Rodgers (Vaughan St) passed Ebers on their marriage in Andrew, Jennifer Morrison for a new home. Her garden away in his 103rd year in August. Angela grew up on All the best to Victoria Bagg and sons, Aiden (three years) is a beauty and she always September. The General was Noel Street, where her par- and Ryan Torrie (Noel) on and Kieran (five months), and helped out her neighbours an amazing Canadian who ents, John and Madelien the occasion of their engage- black lab Duke, would like to whose thumbs weren’t quite was stationed in France dur- Lang, still live. The new- ment. thank neighbours for the warm as green. ing WWII and lived a full and lyweds are now settled in welcome they were given. long life. Toronto. They are working on getting A big welcome back to Noel settled at 34 Dufferin Road St to Aaron King. Pets Happy 30th birthday to Burgh and have already begun reno- vations to construct a period- A very fond farewell to native Christopher Glover. Hilary Armstrong, a long- Much sympathy to all the Following his graduation from appropriate two-story covered Stanley Park dog walkers who porch addition. time resident of Noel Street. the New Edinburgh daycare Hilary retired several years said goodbye to a beloved and U of T law school, Chris Jeff and May Black—along ago and has since invested a 4-legged friend over the sum- deserted the Burgh to hunt for with their little dog Dixie— good deal of time in making mer: Brian Torrie and Gillian and exploit coal bed methane had been in their Putman improvements to the mar- Campbell (Broda, the duck leases in Ukraine. Richard shows off his new ride. home only a few weeks but vellous house at Buck Lake toller), Susan Rodocanachi in time to meet a number of where she and her late partner (Octave, the border collie), Congratulations to Charles Richard Brennan (Crichton) Jeff Smith (Boomer, the Benoit (Noel ) who gradu- neighbours during the com- Kathryn Randle spent their has been spotted around the munity garage sale. summers. Hilary has recently Bernese), Heather Matthews ated from Georgetown Law neighbourhood on his lat- (Prior, the big mutt), Beth School in May and is now moved to Buck Lake as her est bike, a 2005 Harley New on Vaughan are Nneka permanent home. We thank Parish (little Mojo, the petit working for General Electric Davidson Deluxe. His first (yes, two ‘n’s), Chris and griffon basset and Janet Uren in Washington. Hilary for her many years memory of being on a motor- Brendan on Vaughan who of active engagement in our (handsome black Jake). cycle: riding his Dad’s 1938 moved here from a posting in community, including the Heather Matthews (the Harley. Richard bought his Jamaica. And welcome to two new Sconewitch) celebrated a sig- Crichton Cultural Community Burgh puppies: Juno, Janet first bike in 1967 and has been Centre, and wish her well in nificant birthday in August on riding ever since. [PHOTO] Welcome also to Sylvia, Yves, Uren’s three-month-old a Friday the 13th. Hmmm... Julien and Simone who are her new sylvan setting. She’ll labrador mastiff (mastador) Nicholas Galambos (Stanley) new to Ivy. They arrived here be greatly missed! cross and Daisy Mango This summer New Edinburgh completed his 37th mara- from Montreal via Sandy Hill. Chesterfield (Daisy to her resident Sue O’Sullivan Christopher Redmond thon in running the Ottawa Welcome to 19 Noel, Irina, (Crichton) just returned from pals), , Fran and Brian retired as Deputy Chief of Marathon on May 31. Ward’s new little labradoodle Police and is now the Federal Mark and Carolina. Africa after running another edition of the film school he Ombudsman for Victims of A warm welcome to John Crime. Congratulations Sue! Babies co-founded there called the Walker, Judi Tetro and their Burundi Film Center. You Thank You! 2 children, Taiga and Koan can read his blog here http:// Congratulations to Rachel Raymond and Joyce Dubuc Boomgaardt and Paul who arrived from Edmonton, citizenshift.org/blogs/burundi- Alberta onto MacKay St. film-center/ (Vaughan) would like to Canning, on the birth of Isla thank the many neighbours Mary Canning on May 28. in August with their dog, Miguel and Carole—former who have helped out during Isla is the grand daughter Juniper. Vaughan St residents—arrived Raymond’s illness. Numerous of Ray and Mary Ellen Welcome to Noel St. Mark on the street for a summer dishes and gifts (including a Boomgaardt. and Irena and daughter visit from Germany. They walker) arrived at their door. Carolina. They have just and their 3 daughters Sophia, One day a crew of 12 arrived arrived from Brussels. Louisa and Mite moved in to re-do their backyard— Sue O’Sullivan’s last day onthe with Mary, Jerry, Daniel which was a mess after recent job began with a police escort. Also new to Noel, from far off Lindenlea are Paul and and Martina…. It was pretty construction! Rachel Sampson and their crowded, so they all went on a They came as far away as camping trip for a week. Australia, British Columbia, children Kyle, Nina and Alberta and Souther Ontario, Luke. Jim and Meriel Bradford converging in the Burgh to A welcome also to Julie, (late of Ivy Cres) visited with celebrate the first family Trevor and Sonam who have their Yukon twin grandchil- reunion of the Hardy Clan also moved onto Noel. dren in Stratford Ontario (MacKay) June Hardy was while the Shepherds went pleased to have her four chil- Isla Mary Canning. Welcome to Kate and north to join their grandchil- dren, twelve grandchildren Raphael who moved from the dren in Whitehorse. Thomas and 10 great-grandchildren all Congratulations to Ben and Glebe to MacKay Street in Shepherd and Dominic Rita Sauve (Ivy Crescent) under one roof. June. Bradford, who were class- NEXT DEADLINE: Nov 10